The following table contains a sample procedure that may be used when employing F-1 student visa holders.
Note: If the sample procedure is used, the steps should be taken for each academic-year appointment.
Step |
Action |
1 |
Verify the person's F-1 student status and eligibility to work. Contact the SUNY international student office or advisor if necessary. |
2 |
Appoint the student to the payroll. Note: The work authorization date and appointment period cannot extend beyond the academic year. |
3 |
At the end of each academic year, reverify the employee's F-1 student status with the SUNY international student office or advisor. |
4 |
If the student's F-1 status is verified and the student is eligible to work, update the work authorization date and reappoint the student for up to one academic year. |
5 |
If the student's F-1 status has terminated, verify that the student has been approved by the USCIS for a change to an employable category before reappointing the student. This can be done by contacting the SUNY international student office or advisor. |
6 |
If employment is part of practical training:
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An F-1 visa holder's taxation status depends on many factors such as country of origin and number of eligible exemptions. An F-1 visa holder is
usually considered a nonresident for tax purposes for up to five years, and therefore exempt from FICA. For further information on taxation issues
affecting F-1 visa holders, contact the Corporate Office of Employee Services at (518) 434-7083.
The Research Foundation (RF) operations manager is responsible for ensuring that
The director of the Central Office of Employee Services is responsible for