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Hi, I recently graduated a week ago and have received a paid contract position offer that provides 10–15 hours of work per week. Since I'm currently on OPT, I understand that I'm required to work at least 40 hours per week in a role related to my field of study.
To meet this requirement I wanted to ask, is it acceptable for me to work for two employers. One being the 15-hour contract position, and the other as a volunteer or unpaid intern for an additional 25 hours with a company in my field? Would this combination satisfy the 40-hour OPT requirement?
I would appreciate your guidance on how best to proceed with accepting the contract role while staying compliant with OPT regulations.
Thank you in advance for your help!
To meet this requirement I wanted to ask, is it acceptable for me to work for two employers. One being the 15-hour contract position, and the other as a volunteer or unpaid intern for an additional 25 hours with a company in my field? Would this combination satisfy the 40-hour OPT requirement?
I would appreciate your guidance on how best to proceed with accepting the contract role while staying compliant with OPT regulations.
Thank you in advance for your help!
