Hi,

- I am an F1 student under OPT with an economics degree. My OPT will expire 05/31/16.

- I am the process of applying for a P1 Visa for professional tennis with the assistance of a lawyer. The application is ready to file in a couple of days. I am trying to avoid an expedite application.

- I am seeking employment as a tennis instructor at a tennis facility starting 05/01/16

- Is there a way to legally work as an instructor with a pending P1 visa? For instance, could I "volunteer" for the tennis facility and only claim compensation for the work that I did once the P1 is approved?

- Could I work for the club with my OPT? If so, what happens after 05/31/16 if the P1 is not approved?


Looking forward for your suggestions! Thanks in advance!