Am I eligible to apply for special condition/economic hardship work permit?
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Am I eligible to apply for special condition/economic hardship work permit?
I am an Iranian college student and started my studies about 5 months ago. I am in difficult financial situation according the currency devaluation occurred recently by 80%.
Asked on October 23, 2012 under Immigration Law, California
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Under the immigration laws of this country if you are here solely on a studen visa where you are not allowed to work for wages in this coutnry, in order for you to legally work in this country you will need to apply and receive a work visa to do what you want due to the currency devaluation of your country of origin.
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