I worked and received a paycheck during the Grace Period
After finishing work on OPT and before going back to Korea, I worked a bit more during the Grace Period and received a paycheck.
However, my plans changed, and I’ve decided to keep working and am now considering a change of status and employment-based immigration.
I’m worried that the pay I received during the Grace Period could be flagged as an immigration-law violation.
Receiving a paycheck for work done during the Grace Period does raise a potential immigration-law violation issue. If it was a small amount, there are ways to address it, so we recommend a separate attorney consultation.