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STEM OPT Internship?

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?

  • 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?

  • 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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source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/o9im0q/stem_opt_internship/
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