What do I do if there is a citizenship requirement?

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If you are in the United States as a Permanent Resident (you hold a "green card") or if you have a temporary visa (e.g., F-1 or J-1), your employment in the USA is subject to certain restrictions. Companies are asked to provide us with detailed citizenship requirements. U.S. citizenship can be stipulated as a requirement if the company is a government/defense contractor and the majority of their employees are required to have security clearances. If a company cannot show us that it meets those criteria, it will not be allowed to stipulate U.S. citizenship as a requirement.

Who may sign up (U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, Student Visa Holders) is indicated on a fluorescent sticker on the Interview Sign-Up sheet.

• If you are a Permanent Resident or hold an F1 or J1 visa, you may not sign up for any companies that require U.S. Citizenship.
• If you are a Canadian citizen with an F1 or J1 visa, you may sign up freely for companies that require Permanent Resident status.
• If you are on an F1 or J1 visa, you may not sign up for any companies that require U.S. Citizenship; however, you may sign up for companies requiring Permanent Resident status, IF there is room on the schedule, between 8 AM and 5 PM two days before the interview date.
• If you expect your citizenship status to change before you are available to begin employment, you must get a letter to that effect from Parandeh Kia in the International Student Programs Office and attach that letter to your resume each time you sign up for an interview.