If I am an F-1 student visa holder, is there any legal way to work beyond 20 hours in my last semester?
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If I am an F-1 student visa holder, is there any legal way to work beyond 20 hours in my last semester?
I was approved for academic course underload for completion of studies. I still have one semester of CPT left and one year of OPT. Would employment at an international organization make a difference?
Asked on August 9, 2012 under Immigration Law, New York
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SB, Member, California / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
No, it does not matter where you would be working. You are limited to 20 hours during the semester in which you are still carrying a courseload. Once you are on OPT, you can work as many hours as you and your employer agree to.
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