What types of employment are allowed for students during an OPT STEM extension?
Students authorized for an OPT STEM extension must work at least 20 hours per week for an E-Verify employer in a position directly related to each individual student’s STEM degree. For students who are on a STEM extension, this employment may include: • Paid employment – All employment during the STEM extension must be paid employment. Volunteer experience does not count as employment for the purpose of maintaining F-1 status during the STEM extension. • Multiple employers – Students may work for more than one employer, but all employment mus t be related to each individual student’s degree program and all employers must be enrolled in E-Verify. • Work for hire – This is also commonly referred to as 1099 employment where an individual performs a service based on a contractual relationship rather than an employment relationship. The company for whom the student is providing services must be registered with E-Verify. If requested by DHS, students must be prepared to provide evidence show
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