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2) OPT Management (The Most Fragile Phase)

Document all employment (build your evidence file)

Every job during OPT must be directly related to your field of study—this isn't optional, it's the law. You must work at least 20 hours per week to count as employed. Start building your 'Immigration Evidence Folder' now: save every offer letter, detailed job description, pay stub, W-2, and write a brief statement explaining how each role connects to your degree. This documentation becomes critical when you apply for H-1B or green card later. Companies get audited. You need receipts.

We know the paperwork and the rules feel like a heavy weight on shoulders, but it gets easier once you have a system. Think of me as your boots on the ground guide.

Record your progress

Mark this subsection complete to track your progress.