{"id":1036,"date":"2014-08-28T23:46:25","date_gmt":"2014-08-28T23:46:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/international\/?page_id=1036"},"modified":"2026-01-15T09:29:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T15:29:03","slug":"opt","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/services\/international\/international-students\/resources\/employment\/opt\/","title":{"rendered":"Optional Practical Training (OPT)"},"content":{"rendered":"

In some cases, F-1 students who meet certain requirements may qualify for off-campus employment (OPT), as long as it is related to their field of study.<\/p>\n

Eligibility<\/h3>\n