I have a non-paid internship offer, do I need work authorization to do the internship?

I have a non-paid internship offer, do I need work authorization to do the internship?

Any off-campus activity, whether paid or non-paid, while in student visa status will require off-campus employment authorization.  Please consult the ISO website on Employment, and specifically F-1 Curricular Practical Training, F-1 Optional Practical Training, or J-1 Academic Training employment authorization guidance. 

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A Green Card application has been filed on my behalf, and the Form I-140 has been approved, can MIT continue to issue Form I-20/Form DS-2019 for me to maintain my F-1 or J-1 student status and authorized F-1/J-1 benefits?

My F-1 OPT/STEM OPT application has been approved but I have not received the EAD card, what can I do?

For F-1 Off-Campus Employment, all positions must be directly related to my MIT degree “major field of study” – is there any guidance on how to determine “directly related”?

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