Hire Authorization Card
Before beginning work, students need a Hire Authorization Card aka "The Red Card"
What is the Hire Authorization Card?
The Hire Authorization Card is a small, red card presented to your Supervisor to prove you completed the Tax forms and I9 paperwork with Student Employment Services. The Hire Authorization Card is commonly called the
red card.
Can I work as a student employee without the Hire Authorization card?
No. You must not work without first having obtained the Hire Authorization card.
What do I need with me to get the Hire Authorization card?
For students who are citizens, the documents most commonly used to obtain the Hire Authorization card are a photo ID and an actual Social Security card.
International students must bring a passport, I-94, CentralCard, I-20, and an actual Social Security card.
Screenshots, copies, faxes, or metalized documents will not be accepted. |
What if my employer keeps my Hire Authorization card after I present it?
Will I need to fill out the paperwork again?
What if my employer doesn’t ask to see my Hire Authorization card?
I got a second job. Do I need to receive another red Hire Authorization Card?