What is the minimum U.S. wage per hour?
Timothy Eydelnant: Rania, minimum wages are determined by the U.S. Department of Labor, and vary from state to state. Following is the (Labor Department) web site that contains this information. Q [Paivi]: Can I work in the U.S. on my student visa? How about on-campus employment? Timothy Eydelnant: F-1 students may work on campus during the first year of studies, but employment opportunities may be limited. Please note, too, that many on-campus jobs go to students who are U.S. citizens in need of financial aid. Also, money earned from either an on-campus or off-campus job will not be enough to cover your tuition and living expenses. This money should be considered to be only a small supplement to your other financial resources. After one year of study, F-1 students may be able to work off campus but nothing can be guaranteed or arranged ahead of time. All off-campus employment must be authorized in advance as required by the Department of Homeland Security regulations. You should conta
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