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Can I receive any stipend before OPT start date?

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I filed I765 a few weeks ago and put the OPT start date in Aug because my job start in Sep.

 

However, I plan to take consulting/volunteering/internship arranged by my university before the OPT start date. I plan to work with a company outside of the States - go to their office and work - but my university will also pay stipend to me.

 

Is it possible to do that?

 

From what I understand, I will be exempt from having to wait for OPT start date because:

- I will work remotely outside of the States and it is not required foreigners to get any work permit to work for US company

- I am not hired by university as an employee, just as an individual contributor paid with stipend. So it is more like a foreign freelancer?

 

I just want to make sure that I do not miss anything here

 

Another question is can I also do this before my EAD card is arrived/approved (assume that I can find a way to send my EAD to my international address)?

 

Thank you for your help!

JeanneAdil Grand Master

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Can we work in U.S. without EAD?
any work (US or foreign company)  needs a work permit to work in US and follow US tax laws 
 
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Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   41,974

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15 minutes ago, itsmeagain said:

I will work outside of the US under these circumstances. Sorry, my writing might not be clear enough

Will you be working while on US soil?  If so, you are NOT working outside the US.  

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Crazy Cat   41,974

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Just now, itsmeagain said:

nope I will physically be in Southeast Asia, not in the US

Then, I don't see an issue.  Good luck.  

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

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