Department of Homeland Security Publishes Notice of Special Student Relief for Hong Kong Residents in F-1 Status

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security posted a notice in the Federal Register that provides Special Student Relief (SSR) employment benefits for F-1 students from Hong Kong. The notice extends SSR for eligible students to February 5, 2023. SSR suspends on-campus and off-campus employment regulations for eligible students due to emergent circumstances in Hong Kong that have created significant financial hardships.