Federal regulations permit F-1 students to work with prior authorization. Working without authorization is a violation of your F-1 student visa.
Explore the types of work authorization benefits for F-1 students:
Economic Hardship, Off-Campus Work Authorization
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) - you can find this request in MyGlobal
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Federal regulations permit J-1 students to work with prior authorization. Working without authorization is a violation of your J-1 student visa.
Explore the types of work authorization benefits for J-1 students: