University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ:

Economic Hardship employment authorization is employment available to F-1 students who due to unforeseen circumstances are unable to meet all of their financial obligations.

Am I Eligible?

In order to qualify for Economic Hardship work authorization you must meet the following criteria:

You must be able to maintain full-time enrollment at RBHS while authorized for economic hardship employment
You must have been enrolled full-time at RBHS for at least one academic year
You must have a valid I-20 form and an active SEVIS record
You must demonstrate that the economic hardship is due to circumstances entirely beyond your control. Unforeseen circumstances include, but are not limited to, fluctuations in your home country's currency; unexpected loss of employment by your sponsor; unforeseen expenses incurred by yourself or your sponsor
The employment authorization is not limited to your program of studies

Limitations

Economic Hardship employment is limited to 20 hours per week while school is in session. Full-time employment is permissible during official breaks
You must have received the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) prior to commencing employment
The employment authorization is not limited to your field of studies
The employment must cease on the expiration date indicated on the EAD

Procedures

Students wishing to apply for Economic Hardship work permission must submit the following documentation to the OIS: (PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS)

Form G-1145
Letter from the student explaining the circumstances that make it necessary to apply for employment authorization
Supporting documentation demonstrating the need for employment authorization
Form I-765
Copies of current I-20 form (pgs 1&2 on new form)
Photocopy of all previously issued I-20 forms (pgs 1&3 on old form, pgs 1&2 on new form)
Photocopy of biodata page in passport, I-94 card (front and back) and most recent visa
Two "passport style" photos.
Check or money order in the amount of $410.00 payable to the United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS)

Once you have completed all the appropriate forms, you must make an appointment with a Designated School Official at the OIS and submit the documentation.

Special Notes

USCIS' normal processing time is 90 days from the date your application is receipted
It is your responsibility to demonstrate that your financial difficulties were unforeseen and beyond your control
Under no circumstance should you begin employment prior to receiving authorization from the USCIS