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Severe Economic Hardship Employment Authorization
SEH Employment Authorization Application
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F-1 and J-1 International Student Health Insurance
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SEVIS Record Transfer-Out Form
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Don't Mess with Texas Night
Finding External Funding as an International Graduate Student
Fawanis Ramadan
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International Education Week
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International Sports Day
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Welcome Social
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Post Event Feedback Survey
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Academic Affairs
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
About Us
Our Mission
Contact Us
Staff Profile
Organizational Chart
International Student Data
Policy on Requests for Student Information
Comments
Site Map
New F-1 Students
Seeking Admission
Estimated Cost of Attendance
I-20 Request
Steps After Being Admitted
F-1 International Student Immigration Check-In
International Student Resource Fair
Changing Visa Status to F-1
First Semester Survey
Frequently Asked Questions
Student Testimonials
Current F-1 Students
F-1 Regulations & Resources
F-1 and J-1 International Student Health Insurance
SEVIS Completion or Termination
F-1 Student Withdrawal Request
Reinstatement to Active F-1 Status
F-2 Dependents
Reduced Course Load (RCL)
SEVIS Record Transfer-Out Form
Correcting I-94 Errors
Immigration Status Update Portal
Events
Diwali
Bangladeshi New Year
Don't Mess with Texas Night
Finding External Funding as an International Graduate Student
Fawanis Ramadan
Financial Wellness Workshop Series
Graduation Celebration
Halloween Festival
Holi
Intercambio: Spanish Language Mixer
International Education Week
Lunar New Year Celebration
Nigerian Independence Day
Norouz Celebration
Texas Folklife Festival
San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo
SELF-LOVE, SELF-CARE, HOT CHOCOLATE!
International Sports Day
University Camping Trip
Welcome Social
Funds Request For International Events
Post Event Feedback Survey
Work Authorization
On-Campus Employment
Curricular Practical Training
Optional Practical Training
STEM OPT Extension
New OPT I-20 Request Form
STEM OPT Employer Update
Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) Portal
H-1B Cap-Gap Extension
Severe Economic Hardship Employment Authorization
Volunteering Versus Employment
Forms
Request Forms
Flag Request Form
F-1/J-1 Student Graduation Invitation Letter Request
Department Resources
Hiring F-1 International Students for On-Campus Jobs
Hiring International Faculty & Staff
Academic and Faculty Advisor Resources
J-1 Exchange Visitor
Alumni
Alumni Survey
Stay Connected
Student Resources
International Affairs
Visa Classifications Chart
Nonimmigrants: Who Can Study?
Scams and Frauds Targeting International Students
Filing Taxes
Academic Integrity
Campus Resources
Internationally Minded Organizations
Study in the States
Transportation
Travel Tips for International Students
US Money and Banking
Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program
Immigration Resources
Financial Assistance
Texas State
Academic Affairs
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
Work Authorization
Severe Economic Hardship Employment Authorization
SEH Employment Authorization Application
SEH Employment Authorization Application
Last Name *
First Name *
Student ID Number (A0...) *
SEVIS ID Number (N0...) *
TXST E-mail Address *
Local Phone Number *
Date of Submission *
Severe Economic Hardship Checklist *
This list is for your reference of what should be sent to USCIS for work authorization approval.
Color copy of passport
Color copy of F-1 visa
Personal check payable to "Department of Homeland Security" for $410
Complete I-765
Check that the Form Edition is correct. See: https://www.uscis.gov/i-765
2 passport style photos
Copy of most recent I-94 (card or online system printout)
Typed letter explaining the circumstance of the hardship
Supporting documentation documenting the unforeseen nature of economic hardship
Typed letter explaining unavilability of on-campus employment
Typed letter explaining how employment will not interefere with full course of study
Color copy of passport *
Color copy of F-1 visa *
Passport-style Photos *
Upload a clear image for ISSS review
Copy of most recent I-94 *
Access I-94 record here: https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/recent-search
Typed Letter explaining the circumstance of the hardship *
Supporting Documentation explaining circumstance of the hardship
Typed letter explaining why other on-campus employment options are unavailable or insufficient. *
Typed letter stating how employment will not interfere with a full course of study. *
Class Schedule showing current enrollment *
Obtaining the new I-20
I must pick up my new I-20 at ISSS or purchase a shipping label at https://study.eshipglobal.com/ so ISSS can mail the I-20.
I understand and agree to the following: *
I have exhausted all other financial resources and on-campus employment opportunities.
If I am approved SEH employment authorization I must maintain my F-1 status which includes full-time enrollment status and good academic standing.
I have reviewed all of the information regarding SEH and have gathered ALL required documents.
I understand that applying for SEH is my application and my responsibility.
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