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Does 12-month standard OPT employment need to be paid?

April 26, 2017employment opt paid standard

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Does 12-month standard OPT employment need to be paid?

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No. However, your unpaid employment must be at least 20 hours per week. You must be able to provide evidence from your employer that you worked at least 20 hours per week during the period of your unpaid employment. In addition, your unpaid employment must be related to your major field of study.