Employment of Non-Citizens

Policy number: 
05.010
Policy description: 

The University of North Texas (University) employs immigrants and non-immigrants in accordance with the provision of the United States Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended, the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 and other federal laws and regulations. An individual who is not a citizen of the United States is protected from discrimination in hiring and employment under the provisions of federal law and the Texas Labor Code. Non-immigrants are eligible for the same employee benefits as immigrants in accordance with Federal and State law.

See full policy (PDF): 
PDF icon 05.010 Employment of Non-Citizens.pdf
Policy owner: VP for Finance and Administration
Policy contact: 
Katy McDaniel
Asst Vice Chancellor & CHRO
UNT System Human Resources
940.565.4161
Katy.Mcdaniel@untsystem.edu
Applies to: 
Faculty, Staff
Date Issued: 
Sunday, May 1, 1983
References: 
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Last updated: 

Date: 
10/04/2023
Action: 
Revision
Comments: 
Policy was revised to update work hours permitted during semester breaks and periods of non-enrollment for F-1 students. This update allows the policy to be in alignment with provisions of the CFR and Immigration and Naturalization Act, as amended. The title of the individual authorized to approve employment sponsorships was also updated.
Date: 
08/09/2021
Action: 
Revision
Comments: 
Revision updated Policy Statement. Added definitions to assist with clarity of the policy. Update language related to Non-Immigrant employment authorizations.
Date: 
05/01/2011
Action: 
Format Only
Date: 
08/01/2003
Action: 
Revision
Date: 
07/01/2002
Action: 
Revision
Date: 
01/01/1999
Action: 
Revision
Date: 
09/01/1994
Action: 
Revision