Multiple employers on Post Completion OPT and STEM

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Admin]

Hi Folks,

-Can we work for Multiple employers on OPT and STEM ?
-Are there any limitation on minimum numbers of hours that you should work for each employer when you are working for multiple employers ?
-How to convince my current employer to get a e-verify number ?

All your feedback will be very valuable to me. Thanks very much !!

This was posted on https://www.facebook.com/desiopt1 on 20th Aug 2013

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

one can't work for two employers at a same time but be very cautious to which ever employer you're working they should be e-verified or else it would little tough to get STEM Extension.

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Admin]

Refer USCIS link for more information:

7.2.1. What types of employment are allowed for regular pre- and postcompletion OPT?
All OPT employment, including post-completion OPT, must be in a job that is related to the student’s degree program. For students who are not on a 17-month extension, this employment may include:
Multiple employers. A student may work for more than one employer, but all employment must be related to the student’s degree program and, for pre-completion OPT, can not exceed the allowed per week cumulative hours.

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

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Admin]

Refer USCIS link for more information:

8.3.2. How do employers enroll in E-Verify?
The USCIS Web site has information on E-Verify and the enrollment procedures at www.uscis.gov/everify.
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USCIS - E-Verify

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