 The student must have been in F-1 status for one full academic year, be a student in good standing, and be carrying a full course of study.Off-campus employment must not interfere with the student's full-time studies and the employment is necessary to avoid severe economic hardship.A student experiencing such a severe economic hardship due to unforeseen circumstances may request employment authorization by sending Form I-765, a copy of the student's Form I-20 including the employment page completed by the designated school official, and documentation of the severe economic hardship due to unforeseen circumstances to U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services.