April 10, 2025

Name Tanvir Ahmed Abhi

Emai – [email protected]

Dear Tanvir Ahmed Abhi

I am pleased to offer you a student employment position of 71th (UMN Job Student Technology
Services Code #) in the EEE of the College of Design, University of Minnesota. This is a student
employment position. General policy and procedure information about student employment
appointments can be found online at: https://policy.umn.edu/hr/studentemployment.

The University recognizes that your preferred name is [Click here and
type preferred name] , however for the purpose of taxes and other legal documents outlined at
https://z.umn.edu/LegalName we are required to include your legal name, [Click here and type legal
name] , in this document.

The terms of this offer are outlined below:

● This is a student appointment for the Spring 2026 Academic Year Term. This appointment is
continuing subject to satisfactory performance of your duties, and availability of work and
departmental funding. You are responsible for maintaining eligibility for student employment
and any other requirements for the position, as set forth in the position description for the
position.
● The mutually agreed upon start date is March 10 with an anticipated with end date 10-03-30.
● Your hourly pay rate is $12. You will be paid bi-weekly (every other Wednesday).
● In this position, you are required to submit electronic timesheets via the My Time portal at:
myu.umn.edu. Training for My Time reporting is available online at:
http://z.umn.edu/reportingtime.
● Ifyouhavework-studyforthe2024-2025 academicyear,pleasecompletetheWork-Study
Release form and return it to Sierra Eastman, CDes Payroll Specialist, at [email protected]
● As a student employee, you are exempt from paying FICA (Social Security, Medicare, etc.) during
periods of enrollment. If you continue in your position during the winter break and over the
summer, and are not enrolled in classes, FICA charges will be deducted from your bi-weekly
paycheck.
● If you are an F-1 student:
o On-campus employment is limited to a total of 20 hours per week while school is in
session and up to full-time during semester breaks and the summer vacation period.
o If you’re holding employment in more than one department at the University please
inform me as your supervisor of the other position(s).
 o Students are in violation of their F-1 status if they work more than 20 hours a week
while school is in session.
● Federal law requires that all employees be authorized to work in the United States. This
employment offer is contingent upon verification that you meet this requirement. In addition, if
you are here on a non-immigrant visa, you must be authorized specifically to work at the
University of Minnesota. Regardless of your citizenship status, you must: 1) complete and submit
Section 1 of the I-9 Form found at http://www.newi9.com on or before your first day of work for
pay, 2) provide the required I-9 documentation described on the I-9 form to establish your
identity and authorization to work on or before your first day of work for pay, and 3) receive
confirmation from the University that your documentation satisfies the federal law
requirements. Your employment, including any rights and privileges afforded under the
University's codes, policies, and agreements applicable to your position, does not begin until
all of these steps have been completed. If you report to your first day of work without the
required I-9 documentation, you will not be allowed to start work or remain in the workplace
until you present the required documents. To complete Step 1, please see the attached
instructions. To complete Steps 2 and 3, please work with me to make an appointment with
Sierra Eastman, Payroll Manager, on or before your start date. Sierra may be reached at
[email protected]. Your I-9 Is compliant verified. No further action is needed.
● (Include when required by the Administrative Policy Background Checks and Verifications:) This
offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background check. You will receive an email
from the University’s background check vendor, HireRight, that will include the link to enter your
personal information and authorization for the check. Please enter your information as soon as
possible after receiving the link from HireRight Customer Support.

Sincerely,

Manager Name
Manager Position
College of Design

Enc: General Policy and Procedure Information for Student Employment

Work-Study Release Form

cc: Sierra Eastman, Payroll Specialist

CDes Personnel File

To accept this position, please sign and date this letter and return a copy to me and Austin Voigt, HR
Generalist, at [email protected] as soon as possible.
I accept the position of Position and the terms and conditions of employment described in this letter.

Student Employee Signature Date

Student ID Number

IMPORTANT REMINDERS!
Please visit http://myu.umn.edu (Key Links/Employee Center) to complete the following self-service
actions:
● Set-up direct deposit
● Complete W4
● Edit personal information (address, phone, emergency contact)
● View your online pay statements

ONLINE I-9 FORM AND DOCUMENT VERIFICATION PROCESS

As stated in the letter offering you an appointment as an employee of the University of Minnesota,
federal law requires that all employees be authorized to work in the United States. The appointment
offer is contingent upon verification that you meet this requirement. In addition, if you are here on a
non-immigrant visa, you must be authorized specifically to work at the University of Minnesota.
Regardless of your citizenship status, you must: 1) complete and submit Section 1 of the I-9 Form found
at http://www.newi9.com on or before your first day of work for pay, 2) provide the required I-9
documentation described on the I-9 form to establish your identity and authorization to work on or
before your first day of work for pay, and 3) receive confirmation from the University that your
documentation satisfies the federal law requirements. Your employment, including any rights and
privileges afforded under the University's codes, policies, and agreements applicable to your position,
does not begin until all of these steps have been completed. If you report to your first day of work
without the required I-9 documentation, you will not be allowed to start work or remain in the
workplace until you present the required documents.

When visiting the I-9 website to complete Section 1, you will be asked to enter the following
information:

Employer Code: 13636

Start date: See Appointment Letter
Location: College of Design

This link https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/acceptable-documents/list-documents/form-i-9-acceptable

documents provide lists of documents that are acceptable to complete your Form I-9. Foreign students
in F-1 Nonimmigrant Status and J-1 Exchange Visitors must provide additional documents described
here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/acceptable-documents/additional-documentation
requirements. Please call if you need any assistance in completing the online I-9 form.

You may choose either one document from List A or one each from List B and List C, together with the
appropriate additional documents for F-1 and J-2 foreign visitors. Please note that for purposes of
proving your identity, the document you provide must include a picture of you.

After completing the online form, please schedule an appointment with me to complete the document
review. I may be reached at [email protected].

We look forward to having you part of the College of Design team!

Sincerely,

Sierra Eastman, Payroll Manager

College of Design

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