This memo is to inform you of a recent change in WVU procedures for handling violations associated with international students on-campus work and its limitations. These changes have been implemented in order to ensure continuous student and institutional compliance with federal immigration rules and regulations.
According to current US immigration rules and regulations, on-campus work for international students is limited to 20 hours per week when school is in session (or 40 hours per week during official periods of break). School is considered to be in session from the Sunday before
the first day of classes through the Saturday of finals week. In order to ensure compliance with these provisions and also with institutional policies, International Students and Scholars
Services (ISSS) and WVU Tax Services are monitoring the hours worked by International Student Employees (ISEs).
Failure by the ISE to comply with the aforementioned regulations will result in termination of employment at WVU and of their F-1/J-1 Visa immigration status. ISSS will contact the ISE regarding the consequences of the violation and the necessary steps to regain valid immigration status. Notice of the violation will also be provided by Tax Services to the EBO/Department. The notice of non-compliance directs the ISE to contact their supervisor within the time frame given in the notice for any questions or concerns regarding the reported hours.
Please note that the "3-strikes rule" no longer applies. Additional information and answers to frequently asked questions are available on-line at: https:llisss.wvu.edu/students/student-employment.Please contact ISSS with any additional questions at (304) 293-3519.
