CPT/OPT time frame

[Francy]

Hi all,
I am a doctoral candidate (STEM degree) about to defend my dissertation and looking for jobs.
This is my current situation:
I have an internship offer for this summer that I have to confirm ASAP. And then I am in the interview process with another company for a full-time position...

[the_frozen_one]

So I am on post completion OPT (1st year, will be applying for STEM extension next month). Started working last year in a contract position (with end date of 15th May). My employer told me that I will be getting a full time offer but it will be delayed due to approvals etc. So on 15th May, I got offered...

[absolutalpha]

I'm currently working in the US under F1/OPT which expires in April 2019. This is my last attempt at H1B. My company doesn't have offices outside the US, but they like me and are committed to work things out. So I could go back to India and travel here to work under B1. However one cannot be paid under...

[DantePeppermint]

Hi,

i submitted my OPT docs to USCIS 4 days too late and 90 days after, i have got a denial for both my OPT and EAD. Its too late to try again sine 60 days after graduation are up.

Already of a job lined up and this was my first try.

Any opinions on what...

[romastrick]

Hello ,

I'm in a tricky situation right now. Currently in OPT EAD status( valid 02/19). I have filed H1B thru my current employer before my H1B is approved and currently I lost my job. I have filed my marriage based GC and done with my finger prints. Currently I have an offer in my hand...

[dannypatel1590]

I am currently on OPT, which expires on June 11, 2018. My i-130 priority date (April 3, 2017) is current for March 2018. I was thinking about applying for i485 along with i765 (EAD) and i131 (Advanced Parole). I have the option to get my EAD renewed through STEM extension as well. In my case, if I were...

[metoo]

Hi -

I'm new here and wanted some help and advice.

I'm presently working on an F-1 OPT due to expire end of June. My wife (currently on H1) has a PERM application in process and we expect the I-140 and I-485 (PD is current) to be filed concurrently sometime in May based...

[mousjo12]

Hello everyone.

I am currently on a STEM OPT (first year), which expires in July 2018. I got married to a U.S. Citizen in June 2017. I have submitted my application for adjustment of status I-485 in October 2017 but did not include forms I-765 and I-131.
I completed my biometrics...

[kgandham3]

Hello All,

I have my H1B denied but I am authorized to work here till Aug of next year since I have my OPT. Since I have my OPT valid do I have to go through the Lottery process again? I have read in some threads that if I maintain valid status I need not go through Lottery again so just...

[preethi2591]

All,

1) I have valid F1 OPT STEM until July 2018.
2) I received H1B RFE, my employer is yet to answer my RFE and it will be under processing(REGULAR PROCESSING)
3) I have to travel to India in Nov for my marriage(period).
4) Can I Re-enter in F1 OPT STEM while H1B...

[tunamelt]

Quick question!

I am currently on an OPT EAD. Sent off my green card application, but incorrect filing fee (urgh! dont know what i was thinking), so waiting for it to be sent back. Will then re-submit my whole application (although i-130 has been accepted and is being processed at Texas...

[sam_1190]

Hi,
So I have applied for my EAD card and got first RFE asking for my transcripts, proving my enrolment in university for one full academic year. which I sent them back and they received. At the same time got another email notification for RFE. here is the time line.:

- Application...

[Big_B]

Hi there!

I graduated few months ago and applied for my OPT soon after that. Unfortunately my EAD card was misplaced by the USPS delivery person. Upon couple of calls to USCIS, I came aware that my OPT was approved and was issued a start and end date.
Upon an appointment with...

[swayamsarangi]

My situation:

For H1B lottery filing , my employer A is filing the visa and I intent to continue working for employer A in the future.

Since Lottery is so unsure , to improve my chances , I am planning to file another H1B visa through employer B also.

If...

[saineelp]

I sent my application for OPT EAD to USCIS on September 20th, 2016 and already got my receipt. I forgot to check the 2nd page of my photocopy of the OPT i20 and I feel I accidentally might have skipped it while sending. OPT start date is printed on that page. So, I have 2 questions. Can someone please...