You can work anywhere regardless of your/company's physical location as an F-1 student. The restriction is placed on the company's and position's type. The natu

You can work anywhere regardless of your/company's physical location as an F-1 student. The restriction is placed on the company's and position's type. The nature of the job must be related to your major, and the employment is subject to approval from USCIS in the form of CPT and/or OPT. Source: http://www.uscis.gov/eir/visa-guide/f-1-opt-optional-practical-training/f-1-optional-practical-training-opt http://www.uscis.gov/eir/visa-guide/f-1-opt-optional-practic... and I'm an F-1 student myself.