URGENT: OPT STEM Extension...How many maximum hours can we work per week ?

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As per the USCIS guidelines ,

http://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/opt_policy_guidance_042010.pdf

 

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It says we can work for multiple employers and also says at least 20 hours minimum however the article doesn't tell maximum hours limit. 

 

It has a statement which says "for pre-completion OPT, can not exceed the allowed per week cumulative hours. " and considering OPT STEM Extn is post-completion OPT category and this statement doesn't apply.

 

 

Can any one please tell what is allowed per week cumulative hours limit ? 

 

 

[t75]

GO and discuss your situation with your DSO to make sure everything is properly reported

[jairichi]

 

As per the USCIS guidelines ,

http://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/opt_policy_guidance_042010.pdf

 

Highlight Sections from above article: http://screencast.com/t/BKkXyItoq

 

It says we can work for multiple employers and also says at least 20 hours minimum however the article doesn't tell maximum hours limit. 

 

It has a statement which says "for pre-completion OPT, can not exceed the allowed per week cumulative hours. " and considering OPT STEM Extn is post-completion OPT category and this statement doesn't apply.

 

 

Can any one please tell what is allowed per week cumulative hours limit ? 

 

40 hours is the normal working hours per week.

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GO and discuss your situation with your DSO to make sure everything is properly reported

I asked DSO and they said they are not sure because the guidelines doesn't tell the maximum number. 

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40 hours is the normal working hours per week.

Jairichi...Thanks for the reply. 40 hours is normal but is it a limit per week . When you work for multiple employers, you may cross 40 to 50 or 60 hours per week. 

[t75]

Contact an immigration attorney.

[rahul412]

Jairichi...Thanks for the reply. 40 hours is normal but is it a limit per week . When you work for multiple employers, you may cross 40 to 50 or 60 hours per week. 

No problem, when I was in OPT I worked for more than 40 hrs a week for 4 months.

[jairichi]

Jairichi...Thanks for the reply. 40 hours is normal but is it a limit per week . When you work for multiple employers, you may cross 40 to 50 or 60 hours per week. 

 

 

No problem, when I was in OPT I worked for more than 40 hrs a week for 4 months.

Here you have the answer OP.

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Thank you rahul and jairichi