Employment for international students in the U.S. is limited by law. International students may ONLY work on-campus up to 20 hours per week (scholarship service hours included) while classes are in session and up to 39 hours per week during breaks and holidays. However, the availability of on-campus jobs is limited, and students should not rely on on-campus employment as a significant source of financial support.
Students may not work off-campus without permission from the U.S. government, and this permission is granted only under very specific circumstances. Working off-campus without permission will result in loss of non-immigrant status.