If you are aged 14-17 you will need an employment certificate, also called working papers, in order to hold a job in New York State. If you are a minor and would like to work, you can apply for working papers.You can get an application from a local public high school. Information for youth ages 14-17 for working papers, safety and health on the job, and filling out job applications. USCIS will mail your work permit to the address you provided in your application. This page contains information on school districts issuing employment certificates and permits to qualified applicants. BronxWorks offers free help with preparing and submitting applications for various benefits to US Citizenship and Immigration Services. Below is a powerpoint to walk you through the application.