International students who applied for and received authorization to accept employment under practical or academic training need documentation of current eligibility to present to a prospective employer.
To obtain assistance in verifying the employment eligibility of an international student, please contact the Office of International Education at (412) 268-3520.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) of 1986 did not change the rights and privileges of non-immigrant students wishing to accept jobs in this country. For employers, the new law prescribed specific procedures to be followed in verifying the employment eligibility of any individual they wish to hire.
Please note: All employees, including international students, must complete the I-9 "Employment Eligibility Verification" form available in the “immigrations forms” section of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website. This is simply a record that the employer has verified the identity and legal employment eligibility of every person hired.