Job Offer with pending OPT/EAD

[morgonzo 0]

Hey all -

So I have completed my MBA in the States but need to return to France to finalize everything, attend a wedding, see family, etc. I will be applying for OPT/EAD shortly so I can return and get some work experience. My husband has more or less secured a job for me at his place of work, or so it seemed. His boss is ready to offer me employment, but she says she cannot offer it because I don't have a work visa. It very well may be that she is not aware of the implications of the OPT/EAD verses a traditional work visa - so here's my question: can she make a conditional job offer contingent upon the authorization of my OPT/EAD? Please reply with as much information about the job offer and any restrictions involved - she genuinely wants to be able to offer me employment, she just needs to better understand our situation - as do we. thanks a bunch guys,

-F

[Moosker 7]

Unless OPT rules have changed since 2008 (when I had mine), as long as you're working within your field of study, you should be fine. Also, I see nothing wrong with the possible employer writing a job offer stating that if you receive approved for your OPT, you will receive the job. If not, the offer will be revoked. I had a friend that was in a similar situation, had a job offer before the OPT was actually in hand. Hope that helps.

[Bsze 50]

If the job is related to your field of study and your husband's boss is okay with you working for just a year, then she can give you a job offer.

However, the OPT is not a guarantee of entry. The POE officer might refuse to let you in, even with a job offer. Those cases are rare, though.