Whether it’s okay to work under an acquaintance rather than a company during OPT
I’m preparing for OPT. An acquaintance is asking me to work under them, but they say there’s no actual company.
I’d like to know if it’s okay to work under an individual like this.
Yes, it’s fine even if it’s not a company, as long as you file taxes. Even if you do work this way, please keep good records of your work history and pay records, and be sure to file taxes. In principle, you can work under an independent contractor.