F.A.Q on 90–day unemployment rule for students on 12-month OPT - US Non-Immigrants

F.A.Q on 90–day unemployment rule for students on 12-month OPT - US Non-Immigrants

1. Does 60-days grace period exist even after the end of 90 day unemployment period?

Yes, like any other non-immigrant visa, you will have 60 days grace period to file for change of status

2. What type of employment is allowed on 12-month OPT?

• Unpaid employment. Students may serve as volunteers, unpaid interns, researchers, community service workers, etc, where this does not violate any labor laws. These students must be able to provide evidence from the organization that the student performed services at least 20 hours per week during the period of post-completion OPT.

• Employment through an agency. Students on post-completion OPT must be able to provide evidence showing they worked an average of at least 20 hours per week while employed by the agency.