Hi all,
I’m on my 1st year F-1 OPT which is valid till October and then I’d have to apply for STEM-OPT extension. I just had an important question to ask.
- I’m currently working as an intern while applying/interviewing for full-time jobs.
If I don’t get a full-time job soon, can I take up a paid internship (e-verified company) and apply for STEM OPT? Would that count as valid employment for STEM OPT?
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The reason I’m asking is because of the internship’s duration. I read that contract work is not allowed on STEM OPT. So say if I land a new internship with the offer letter from July- December, wouldn’t my STEM get denied because it is a ‘contract’ or a fixed-term job ending in December?
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The internship that I plan to work will be directly for the employer through its job posting and not through an agency or for other client. However, I am confused that an internship’s fixed duration would count as ‘contract work’ and deny my STEM-OPT application.
Has anyone taken up an internship to apply for their STEM-OPT extension?
Any advice/insights would be really helpful.
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