Office of International Programs

STEP 1:  Search and apply for on-campus jobs online through Student Employment: http://studentemployment.appstate.edu/pagesmith/3

STEP 2:  Interview with potential on-campus employers.

STEP 3:  Receive job offer.

STEP 4:  Notify ISSSO of where you will be working. 

To confirm and report your on-campus employment please complete the online form here. Please note that failure to report your on-campus employment is a violation of your visa status and can have serious consequences. 

STEP 5:  Apply for your Social Security Number.

In order to receive a Social Security Number you must take a letter from your employer and ISSSO to a Social Security Administration office along with your passport, I-94 number, and Form I-20 or DS-2019. The closest Social Security Administration Office to Boone is located 31 miles away in Wilkesboro, NC. ISSSO will be arranging transportation to Wilkesboro at least once a semester. Email issso@appstate.edu for information.

STEP 6:  Make an appointment with Human Resources.

Appointment is required: You must call or email Jason Els (immigrationsupport@appstate.edu or 828-262-6616) the Office of Human Resources to make an appointment for your new hire process meeting. The meeting will take approximately 1 hour if all required documents are ready. 

STEP 7:  Attend the appointment with Human Resources and bring all completed documents and forms (listed below)

You will need to complete the following forms and bring these to your appointment:

1. Student Temporary Authorization (completed with your supervisor)
2. Form I-9 Identifying documentation (Employees may present one selection from List A or a combination of one selection from List B and one selection from List C)
3. Section 1 of Form I-9
4. NC-4NRA
5. Foreign National Information Form (instructions for completing this form will be given when you make your appointment)
6. The online direct deposit form must be completed on AppalNet under the employee Self Service tab. 

Please also bring the following original documents to your appointment:

1. Passport
2. All US issued visa(s)
3. Your I-94 Travel History
4. I-20 or DS-2019