What do I need to do to hire an opt student?
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What do I need to do to hire an opt student?
Eligibility
- Have an OPT end date on or after April 1 [current year] and.
- Have a pending or approved Change of Status H-1B petition (I-539) with USCIS.
- The H-1B petition was filed in a timely manner with USCIS, according to the acceptance period, and.
- The employer is subject to the H-1B cap (is not exempt from the cap)
What kind of companies can hire opt students?
TOP US COMPANIES HIRING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ON OPT AND CPT VISA IN 2021:
| SR NO. | COMPANY | EMPLOYEES |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amazon | 1298000 (2020) |
| 2 | Apple Inc. | 137,000 (2019) |
| 3 | Accenture | 505,000 (2019) |
| 4 | Amensys Inc | 51-200 |
Can I hire someone on a student visa?
Isn’t it illegal to hire international students because they do not have a green card? No. Federal regulations permit the employment of international students on F‐1 and J‐1 visas within certain limits. These visas allow students to work in jobs related to their major field of study.
How do I tell my employer I have OPT?
Procedures for Reporting OPT Employer Information
- Employer name and address.
- How the job is related to your major field.
- Whether your employment with each employer is full or part-time.
- Your start date of employment for each employer, and end date if you have ended.
Can I hire CPT?
Duration: There is no limit, but 12 months of full-time CPT eliminates eligibility for OPT. Part-time CPT employment does not affect eligibility for OPT. In accordance with U.S. immigration regulations, students who engage in part-time or full-time CPT must still be full-time students during the academic year.
Can employers ask about your visa status?
According to the anti-discrimination provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), employers can’t discriminate against potential employees based on their immigration or nationality status.