Is there anything I should know about F-1 Visa student onboarding?

When a student on an F-1 Visa onboards with Zenefits and is prompted for their Eligibility Documentation, the onboarding process differs slightly.

Selecting Eligibility Type

Students on an F-1 Visa will select either "An alien with an Employment Authorization Document" or "An alien with a work visa," depending on their circumstance.

• Students on CPT will select "An alien with a work visa."
• Students on OPT will select "An alien with an Employment Authorization Document (EAD)."

Complete Required Information: CPT

If the student is on CPT, they will first select F-1 from the list of Document Types and complete the following fields, including F-1 Visa expiration date, I-94 number, and Foreign Passport Number.

Complete Required Information: OPT

If the student is on OPT, they will first select F-1 from the list of Document Types and complete the following fields, including Alien Registration Number /USCIS Number, expiration date, and Visa type (F-1).

Upload Supporting Documentation

The next screen will be an upload tool for the supporting documentation. This will be either:

• One identity and work authorization document, or
• One identity document and one work authorization document

Documents for CPT

F-1 nonimmigrant students participating in CPT are issued three documents that, when presented together, establish identity and employment authorization under List A for Form I-9 purposes:

1. The student’s unexpired foreign passport
2. Form I-20 with the Designated School Official’s endorsement for employment on page 3
3. A valid Form I-94 or I-94A indicating F-1 nonimmigrant status

Documents for OPT

The EAD establishes the student’s identity and employment authorization. The employer should record the Alien Registration Number, card number and expiration date under List A in Section 2 of Form I-9.