I am a F1 student pursuing my MS from Fall 2009 (September 2009). I had applied for off campus job through the University student website in the month of May 2010. I had given my SSN number to the employer. I had worked for a total of 7 days in the month of May and June and have received the payment through cheque at the end of 4 weeks. There was deduction of state and federal tax as well. When the employer requested for the DHS authorization also after the payment for 7 days, I approached International Student and Scholar Institute (ISSI) at my University. Then I came to know from (ISSI) that the job was not considered to be legal for F1 students though it was listed in the university website. So, as I have worked off-campus it is being considered as illegal and the University would terminate my F1 status on Tuesday (07/06) and will give a notice period of 15 days for me to leave the country from that day. As I misunderstood the job to be a legal job and worked there for 7 days without any intention to break the law is there any possibility that I can avoid the termination of my F1 status? Also, is there a diversion program which could avoid my termination?
I would appreciate your help.
Thanks
I would appreciate your help.
Thanks