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For those hiring Graduate Assistants (“GAs”), please review the requirements for Graduate Assistantships on the Graduate School website (Appendix A ) .  \n| 1.1 TIMELINE TO BEGIN: |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| 􀂃\u003Cbr>􀂃 | The process to hire new international students, in general, should begin 90 days prior to their first day of work.\u003Cbr>Visa application processing times can vary, potentially adding to your hiring timeline. |\n| 1.2 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BEFORE FIRST DAY WORKED: |  |\n| 􀂃\u003Cbr>􀂃 | I-9 is a Federal form required to be completed, on site, on or before the 1st day of work. This is Federal law.\u003Cbr>A Social Security card must be presented by the student to complete their I-9 . |\n| 1.3 WEEKLY HOURS ALLOWED TO WORK: |  |\n| 􀂃\u003Cbr>􀂃 | International students cannot work more than 20 hours a week during the academic year while classes are in session.\u003Cbr>International students can work","cbCaim82Hy0afCwC","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaim82Hy0afCwC","pdf",425788,8,"English","# Preliminaries\n## Timeline to begin\n## Required documents before first day worked\n## Weekly hours allowed to work\n## Determine type of work to be performed\n## Verify any student holds\n# Offer letter\n# Student accepts offer letter - Report to International Student Services\n## International Student Services verification process\n# Department originators follow-up\n## Government regulated dates for students\n## Government required forms\n## Payroll required forms\n# GA contracts\n# First day of work\n# Appendix A: Web links\n# Appendix B: Sample proof of employment letter","[{\"question\":\"When should the hiring process for new international students begin?\",\"answer\":\"The process should begin 90 days prior to the student’s first day of work. 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