3 ms·Both would require university approval. OPT is literally structured as a course at the university.by kccqzy 2y agoBoth would require university approval. OPT is literally structured as a course at the university.davidgay 2y agoYou can also do OPT "post-completion" of your degree - this also gives your (new) employer some time to apply for a longer-term work visa.yandie 2y agoAnd you need to get work authorization (EAD card) for that. It’s not a given