Can I continue to work during scheduled school breaks? (2024)

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Can I continue to work during scheduled school breaks? ›

Generally, yes.

Most employers don't guarantee hours and in fact many today tell you right up front that you can be assigned to any shift, any hours any days. You might be asked to supply a class schedule but unless it's a company policy (see your handbook), they're under no obligation to observe it.

In all seriousness though, the answer to your question is, unfortunately, no. According to the UK's immigration rules, postgraduate international students can only work a maximum of 20 hours per week during term-time and vacation periods. This includes summer vacation.

Working More Than 20 Hours Per Week During School Prohibited

Even when your place of employment is considered on-campus for immigration purposes, you are still limited as to the number of hours you may work. That's 20 hours per week during the school term and 40 hours per week during holiday breaks and vacations.

Your US student visa allows you to work on-campus up to 20 hours per week when school is in session and full-time during school break periods (up to 40 hours per week). On-campus employment is defined as work that takes place on campus, or at an off-campus location that is affiliated with the school.

"Working a part-time job while in college can help students pay for personal expenses, supplement financial aid and gain valuable work experience. However, there are drawbacks students should be prepared for, including time restraints and impact on tuition assistance," U.S. News & World Report writes.

If you are going to go to school full-time while working, you are in good company. As many as 70% of college students enrolled in full-time degree programs also work at least 20 hours a week. Many of those employed college students will work full-time jobs.

F-1 students have several options to pursue different types of employment. On-campus employment is limited to 20 hours a week during fall and spring semesters and 40 hours a week during University vacations and summer vacation. More details on on-campus employment are available for F-1 students on the OIS website.

Your US student visa allows you to work on-campus up to 20 hours per week when school is in session and full-time during school break periods (up to 40 hours per week).

Research has shown that working less than 10 hours may be the sweet spot when it comes to balancing work and school. Some students work 40-hour weeks over the summer, but as you can only commit to 3 months, these positions tend to be hard to find. Most college students work between 20-30 per week over the summer break.

Can international student work 40 hours in USA during fall break? ›

International students in the US are typically allowed to work up to 20 hours per week during the academic year and full-time during official school breaks, such as the fall break . Therefore, it is possible for international students to work 40 hours during the fall break while enrolled in a US institution .

However if you get caught working more than 20 hours a week off-campus at one or more jobs not required by your university, your visa will be forfeit, you will be deported and your employer(s) will have to pay a substantial fine for not making sure you stay within your prescribed hours.

On-campus employment for F-1/J-1 international students is limited to 20 hours a week (part-time) during the fall and spring semesters and 40 hours a week (full-time) during summer and university breaks.

The average part-time salary in the USA for international students is 7.25 USD per hour, which is the federal minimum wage. However, some jobs may pay up to 15 USD per hour or more, depending on the type, size, and location of the job.

F-1 students must also provide evidence of lawful F-1 employment such as an on-campus job or authorization for curricular practical training (CPT) or optional practical training (OPT). If you are in F-1 status and do not have lawful F-1 employment, you are ineligible to apply for a SSN.

What if I am an international candidate? Walmart and Sam's Club are committed to complying fully with the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA). Walmart and Sam's Club can provide sponsorship for work visas and legal permanent residence for certain professional or specialized management positions.

In fact, students who work fewer than 15-20 hours often have higher grade point averages (GPA) and graduation rates than their nonworking counterparts. According to King's study of 12,000 undergraduates, students who work more than 15 hours per week are less likely to graduate in four years.

A: Unfortunately, your employer has no duty to accommodate your school schedule. And as an at will employee your employer can even terminate you for any reason or even no reason at all. You can therefore lose hours or be terminated at any time, including a conflicting school schedule. Good luck to you.

Attending College and Working Full Time Is Possible

Managing a full-time work schedule and college courses requires dedication, but it is possible! The National Center for Educational Statistics reports that 40% of part-time undergraduate students also held full-time jobs in 2020 .

When you are in college, you will inevitably have to participate in a group project. While group projects in college can be challenging for any student, they can be even harder for introverts. As an introvert, interacting with other people can leave you feeling exhausted and wanting to be alone to recharge.