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Learn about the Department of Labor on Labor Day

Labor Day and the Department of Labor


August 28, 2014

Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States. On the first Monday in September, people around the country honor American workers. Your school may host an event on Labor Day or may close in observation of the holiday.

While this holiday celebrates American workers, there are certain rules international students must follow if they are interested in working while in the United States. Remember that your primary reason for coming here is to study; you cannot do any unauthorized work. If you are interested in working, first talk with your designated school official (DSO), to determine if you are eligible to work in the United States.

If you are an F student in Active status, you are immediately eligible for on-campus employment as long as your DSO approves the request. If approved, you will receive a letter to obtain a Social Security number (SSN)After a full year at school, F-1 students may be eligible for off-campus employment. You can only work for a maximum of 20 hours per week while school is in session. For more information, visit our Working in the United States page.

Students may also be eligible to receive  work authorization for training that relates to their program of study. Visit our Training Opportunities in the United States page for more information.

Learn more about the Department of Labor and Labor Day on the U.S. Department of Labor’s website

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