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    Default Can You Take Classes in College when I Am Doing Fulltime OPT

    Hi,
    I recently graduated with an associate degree. I applied for OPT and I am going to work fulltime when my EAD comes.
    My question is, can I go back to college (either my college who issued me the OPT or some other colleges) and take some classes while I am working full-time with OPT status?
    Is there a way to work full time with OPT status and go to school (college) part time?
    It want to get my bachelor degree when I am working.
    Any suggestion and information will be very appreciated.
    Thank you.

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    Default Re: Can You Take Classes in College when I Am Doing Fulltime OPT

    If you have been authorized by the USCIS to participate in post-completion practical training, while on OPT you are only permitted to enroll in recreational or vocational courses.

    That is, you are not permitted to enroll in academic courses that may be used towards the completion of a degree program. Your doing so may violate your F-1 student status and may result in the loss of your work permit. Further, if you apply for admission to a U.S. school other than the one from which you graduated, receive a new I-20 form and enroll in classes, your OPT work permit will be canceled by the USCIS.

    Discuss your options with your college.

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