I do not think it must be 12 months, because students may find the job from the day one their OPT is approved. If there is any rule about the time period , OPT holder must find a job, then you have to deduct that time period. I am just guessing.

Syanjali · Jul 23, 2010 12:58 PM

I do not think it must be 12 months, because students may find the job from the day one their OPT is approved. If there is any rule about the time period , OPT holder must find a job, then you have to deduct that time period. I am just guessing.

Syanjali · Jul 23, 2010 12:58 PM

I have read that in 12 month OPT period  also: The USCIS has stated that it is illegal for a nonimmigrant to perform a period of so-called unpaid “volunteer” employment if the employer has the intention of employing the nonimmigrant at a later date as a paid employee. The rules and regulations state that a position cannot be classified as being “volunteer” if an eligible U.S. worker would be paid to do the same type of work being performed on a volunteer basis by the nonimmigrant volunteer.

my_nepal · Jul 23, 2010 2:55 PM