Can you work full time and part-time OPT?

If you are authorized to participate in pre-completion OPT, you may work part time (20 hours or less per week) while school is in session. You may work full time when school is not in session. If you are authorized for post-completion OPT, you may work part time (20 hours or less per week) or full time.

Can I take classes while working on OPT?

Q: Can I take classes while I’m on OPT? While engaged in post-completion OPT, students are eligible to engage in coursework as long as it is incidental to their OPT employment (limited to part-time enrollment.) OPT is effectively cancelled by official SEVIS transfer to another school or change in academic level.

How many hours do you need to work to maintain your status during OPT?

20 hours per week
Employment must be a minimum of 20 hours per week, paid or unpaid, to maintain legal F-1 OPT status. You should be able to provide evidence, acquired from your employer, to verify that you worked at least 20 hours per week during the period of employment. Limitation on Unemployment for Post-Completion OPT.

Can I have 2 employers on OPT?

Are multiple OPT jobs allowed? Multiple post-completion OPT jobs can be carried out once you complete your studies in a college or a university. You may work for more than one employer or job, but all employment must be related to your degree program. The cumulative number of hours should be 20 or more in a week.

Can OPT have two jobs?

What employment is permitted under Post-Completion OPT? You may work for multiple employers (including short-term gigs, self-employment, contract work, or work for hire). In order for your OPT employment to be considered active, you must be working 20 hours per week or more between all OPT jobs combined.

Can I take part-time classes while on OPT?

Studying While on OPT In limited circumstances, you may enroll part-time in courses at or below your most recent program level. You must notify ISS of any enrollment at least 2 weeks before classes begin.

Can I study part time on H1B?

As a H1B holder, you can study full time or part time. It is up to you how many classes you can handle. But, if you change your status, you will have to take 9 credits every semester to be considered full time student. You cannot be a part time student on F1 Visa and you cannot work full time.

Can a student study on OPT?

Because your primary purpose is to pursue employment/an internship/practical training, any study while on OPT must be incidental. This means you cannot be studying full-time and you cannot be obtaining a new degree or certificate. If you enroll in such a program, your OPT will automatically terminate.