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Q:
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I am a
new international employee, what do I need to do?
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A:
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Complete a W-4
andI-9 form Within Three Working Days. These forms are located in the HR/ Payroll Office in Old Main 205.
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Q:
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What
documents do I need to bring?
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A:
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Documentation
you need to bring with you in order to complete the above forms.
· Passport
· Social Security card.
· Individuals on F-1 immigration
status bring your I-20 and I-94 card.
· Individuals on F-2
immigration status are not eligible to work.
· Individuals on J-1 immigration
status bring your DS-2019 and I-94 card.
· Individual on J-2 immigration
status bring your employment authorization card.
· Individuals on H1-B immigration
status bring your I-94 card.
· Individuals on TN immigration
status bring your I-94 card.
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Q:
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What
about tax treaty information?
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A:
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Countries
may have a tax treaty that would limit the amount of Federal Withholding
from your payroll check. Please check with the HR/Payroll Office to see if
your home country has a tax treaty.
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Q:
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How
many hours can I work while school is in session?
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A:
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F-1 and
J-1 students can work no more than 20 hours a week on campus while
school is in session. Examples:
- An individual who is a
graduate research assistant or a graduate teaching assistant and is
being paid for 10 hours per week can work another 10 hours per week in
another department.
- An individual who is a
graduate research assistant or a graduate teaching assistant and is
being paid for 20 hours per week cannot work in another department.
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Q:
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How
many hours can I work while on break from school?
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A:
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F-1 and J-1 students
can work up to 40 hours a week on campus during the summer. (some J-1
students need special permission to work so please check with the Office of International Programs before you begin employment.)
NDSU is considered one
employer. If a person is working in more than one department, they will
need to keep the total hours worked under the weekly limit.
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Q:
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What if
there is a change in my immigration status?
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A:
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Any
time you have a change in your immigration status or you receive an
extension on your stay, you need to bring in your new documentation to the HR/Payroll
Office and the Office of International Programs.
Failure to notify HR/Payroll of a change in your
immigration status could interrupt your work authorization and/or make you
ineligible for employment.
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Q:
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Who can I call with my questions?
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A:
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Please contact Laura Garske-Hermanson in HR/Payroll at 231-7328 if you have any questions regarding your immigration status or you can contact the Office of International Programs at 231-7895.
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