Job Search Support Center

If you are a foreign national, be aware of your employment authenticity. Please consult the following resources:

1. When searching for internship opportunities, students are encouraged to reach out to their Designated School Official if they suspect a potential employer may be fraudulent. Some of the warnings students should keep in mind:
   • Employer websites are vague with no examples of client work, contact information or social media accounts.
   • Job activities do not match the description the employer provided to the school.
   • Job’s physical location does not look suitable for the employment and/or does not match the address listed on the Form I-983, “Training Plan for STEM OPT Students.”
   • Employer is a relatively unknown or unfamiliar employer that hires a large group of F or M students from a school.
   • All work is done remotely and/or through messaging apps.
2. Those who feel that an employer is not complying with the terms or conditions of employment are encouraged to report the employer’s noncompliance in the following link: https://www.ice.gov/tipline
3. You may use the following guide to determine and document the direct relationship between employment and a major area of study: https://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/optDirectlyRelatedGuidance.pdf