Yes, part-time job is absolutely OK for OPT. Even unpaid employment, volunteering work or contract work all are still OK for OPT as long as these kinds of work match your degree area.
See the following section copied from:http://union.okstate.edu/iss/EmploymentTax/12monthOPT.htm
EMPLOYMENT ALLOWED WHILE ON OPT
All OPT employment must be in a job that is related to the student’s degree program. This employment may include:
• Paid employment – Students may work part-time (20 hours per week) or full-time
• Multiple employers – Students may work for more than one employer, but all employment must be in the student’s degree program
• Short-term multiple employers – performing artists – Students must keep a list of gigs, the dates and duration.
• Work of hire- 1099 employment which an individual performs a service based on contractual relationship. Students must be a list of contract periods and the name and address of the contracting company.
• Self-employed business owner – Students on OPT may start a business and be self-employed. Student must work full-time and be able to prove the proper business licenses and engaged in business related to student’s degree program.
• Employment through an agency – Students must provide evidence from the employer that the student worked at least 20 hours per week during the period of employment.
• Unpaid employment – Student may work as volunteers or unpaid interns. The position must be at least 20 hours a week and it is suggested that you obtain a letter from the employer for evidence of the volunteering.
See the following section copied from:http://union.okstate.edu/iss/EmploymentTax/12monthOPT.htm
EMPLOYMENT ALLOWED WHILE ON OPT
All OPT employment must be in a job that is related to the student’s degree program. This employment may include:
• Paid employment – Students may work part-time (20 hours per week) or full-time
• Multiple employers – Students may work for more than one employer, but all employment must be in the student’s degree program
• Short-term multiple employers – performing artists – Students must keep a list of gigs, the dates and duration.
• Work of hire- 1099 employment which an individual performs a service based on contractual relationship. Students must be a list of contract periods and the name and address of the contracting company.
• Self-employed business owner – Students on OPT may start a business and be self-employed. Student must work full-time and be able to prove the proper business licenses and engaged in business related to student’s degree program.
• Employment through an agency – Students must provide evidence from the employer that the student worked at least 20 hours per week during the period of employment.
• Unpaid employment – Student may work as volunteers or unpaid interns. The position must be at least 20 hours a week and it is suggested that you obtain a letter from the employer for evidence of the volunteering.
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