Did you claim to work for a U.S. company of maintaining F-1 OPT student or H-1B worker status without actually having a job? Did the company provide W2s or pay stubs indicating payment for work that you didn’t actually do? If you attempt to maintain your F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, or H-1B status through…
International Traveling While on OPT Pending is pending can be risky and is not generally recommended. Key Considerations: Despite having all the necessary documentation, entry into the United States cannot be guaranteed by OIS, as the decision lies with the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer at the U.S. Port of Entry. It’s important to…
Avoiding Denial in Your OPT and STEM OPT Extension Applications
OPT (Optional Practical Training) is employment training directly related to an F-1 student’s major area of study. Eligible students can apply for up to 12 months of employment authorization in below formats: However, any period of Pre-completion OPT will be deducted from the total available duration of Post-completion OPT. OPT serves as a work permit granted…
APEX IT SYSTEMS, INC Faces Allegations of OPT Fraud APEX IT SYSTEMS, INC, located in Middletown, DE, is currently under investigation for suspected fraudulent practices. The company has been charging international students $200 for employment letters during their OPT (Optional Practical Training) period, which many Indian students relied on to secure STEM OPT extensions and…
What is an I-20? Each international student applying for an F-1 Visa (student visa) will receive a Form I-20, titled “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student Status – For Academic and Language Students.” Upon confirming admission with an accredited university in the U.S., the university’s designated school official (DSO) will issue you a Form…
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…
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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