Part Time Jobs for OPT Students

Part-time work is allowed on post-completion OPT and can be a practical way to gain relevant experience while searching for a full-time role, but it is important to understand the differences in rules between standard OPT and the STEM extension. On STEM OPT, you must work at least 20 hours per week, and the stricter employer supervision requirements apply to all arrangements regardless of hours.

See All Part Time Jobs

Overview

Open Jobs128,760+
Top Visa TypeF-1 OPT
Work Type98% On-site
Top LocationHouston, TX
Most JobsUlta

Showing 5 of 128,760+ Part Time jobs

Station Casinos
Slot Marketing Representative
We won't show you this job again
Station Casinos
New 7m ago
Slot Marketing Representative
Station Casinos
Las Vegas, Nevada
Customer Service & Support
Marketing
Customer Service
On-Site
None
5,001-10,000

Have you applied for this role?

Give feedback about this job
Min 10 characters (0/10)
Liberty University
LU Shepherd Summer Temp
We won't show you this job again
Liberty University
New 15m ago
LU Shepherd Summer Temp
Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia
Administrative & Office Support
On-Site
None
10,000+

Have you applied for this role?

Give feedback about this job
Min 10 characters (0/10)
Hampton Golf
Server/Bartender
We won't show you this job again
Hampton Golf
New 16m ago
Server/Bartender
Hampton Golf
Miamisburg, Ohio
Food Service
Hospitality & Guest Services
Customer Service & Support
Bartending
Hospitality Management
$8.00/hr
On-Site
High School

Have you applied for this role?

Give feedback about this job
Min 10 characters (0/10)
NeighborHealth
Coordinator, Patient Access
We won't show you this job again
NeighborHealth
New 18m ago
Coordinator, Patient Access
NeighborHealth
Boston, Massachusetts
Customer Service & Support
Healthcare Administration
$19/hr - $29/hr
On-Site
1+ yr exp.
High School
1,001-5,000

Have you applied for this role?

Give feedback about this job
Min 10 characters (0/10)
Keller Williams Realty
Marketing & Design Specialist
We won't show you this job again
Keller Williams Realty
New 24m ago
Marketing & Design Specialist
Keller Williams Realty
San Diego, California
Creative & Design
Marketing
Content & Communications
Graphic Designer
$25/hr - $30/hr
On-Site
None
1-50

Have you applied for this role?

Give feedback about this job
Min 10 characters (0/10)

See all 128,760+ Part Time jobs

Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Part Time roles.

Get Access To All Jobs

See all 128,760+ Part Time jobs

Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Part Time roles.

Get Access To All Jobs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work part time on OPT?

Yes, part-time work is permitted on post-completion OPT as long as the role is related to your field of study. There is no minimum hour requirement on standard 12-month OPT, though you should keep your DSO informed of your employment situation. On STEM OPT, you must work at least 20 paid hours per week to remain in valid status, so part-time work below that threshold is not sufficient during the extension period.

Can I hold multiple part-time jobs on OPT?

Yes, holding more than one part-time job on OPT is allowed as long as each role is directly related to your field of study and your total work aligns with OPT rules. All employment must be reported to your DSO. On STEM OPT, each employer must be E-Verify enrolled and you need to complete an I-983 training plan for each qualifying position, so the administrative requirements increase with each additional employer.

Does part-time work count toward the OPT unemployment limit?

Yes, any qualifying part-time work related to your field of study counts as employment, not unemployment. The 90-day limit on standard OPT applies to days where you have no qualifying employment at all. Working part-time while searching for a full-time position keeps you in compliance and prevents unemployment days from accumulating, which is particularly important if your job search extends over several months.

Is part-time work on OPT a good path to H-1B sponsorship?

It can be, particularly if the part-time role is with a company that grows into a full-time opportunity. Many professionals start part-time during their OPT period and convert to full-time employment with the same employer, who then sponsors H-1B. Part-time academic or research roles at universities are also a useful bridge, particularly because universities are often cap-exempt H-1B employers who can file year-round outside the lottery.

What are the risks of relying on part-time work during STEM OPT?

The main risk is falling below the 20-hour minimum required for STEM OPT compliance, which could affect your immigration status. If your hours are reduced by your employer, it is important to act quickly to either restore your hours or find a qualifying replacement arrangement. Keeping your DSO informed of any changes to your employment situation throughout STEM OPT is the most important safeguard.

See which Part Time employers are hiring and sponsoring visas right now.

Search Part Time Jobs