I’m on F-1 OPT and qualify for STEM OPT. What does this mean for me If you qualify for the STEM OPT Extension (according to the current regulations), ensure to maintain your F-1 student status by updating your employer information and residential address as necessary. Remember: All existing F-1 regulatory obligations concerning OPT remain applicable….
Steps to Resolve Typographical Errors on Your EAD Card If Not Caused by USCIS Error： you must take the following steps: If Caused by USCIS Error： you must take the following steps: Option 1: Option 2: Use online tools like SRMT for efficiency, and retain copies of all documents sent to USCIS. If you request…
Option 1) Online Submission for OPT Extension: On April 12, 2021, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that F-1 students pursuing Optional Practical Training (OPT) and the 24-month STEM OPT extension now have the opportunity to submit their applications electronically. Please refer to this link for the complete announcement. Submitting your application online is a…
Best time to Submit an OPT Extension Request: Students with a STEM degree and currently in the 12-month OPT period: Related Post: Online Submission for OPT Extension with Form I-765 How to apply: Students with a STEM degree currently in the 12-month OPT period: STEP 1: Confirm your 12-month OPT information is correct STEP 2: Carefully…
Health Insurance for OPT Students Find your OPT health insurance options. Being in the US on an Optional Practical Training (OPT) visa marks an exciting phase in your life. Having completed your education and secured employment in your field of study, you’re likely embarking on a promising career path. It’s essential to prioritize your safety…
What is Optional Practical Training (OPT)? OPT, or Optional Practical Training, provides work authorization for F-1 Students. An F-1 student with valid post-completion OPT work authorization must not exceed 90 days of unemployment. The OPT unemployment period of 90 days is cumulative, indicating that an F-1 student with valid OPT work authorization, who has already…
Are you plan on traveling outside the US during your OPT period? Normally, F-1 students on post-completion OPT are allowed to temporarily leave the United States and return to continue their F-1 status and employment as long as they have not exceeded the maximum permitted unemployment period for OPT or OPT STEM Extension. However, it’s…
How long have you been waiting for OPT EAD card? Your OPT application might take many months for USCIS to process. But if you’re willing to pay a lot more, you can speed up the process with Premium Processing. Check USCIS’s website for the latest processing times to know when your application might be finished….
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