OPT expires...can I still work in the grace period?

[kumar6]

Hi everyone,

I am on OPT . I understand that I have 60 days by which I have to leave the country, CAn I work during this period?

Please reply soon.

Thanks

[curiousone]

I think not..........it sjust to get your affairs in order..............your OPT is your work authorization so i would think that if you continue to work afte rthe OPT ends, youre working without authorization