As an employee, do I need to be e-verified by my employer for STEM OPT approval?

[Gabrielle Mitchell]

Hi all,

I am an international student working with a company on OPT. When I was hired, the company was not enrolled in the e-verify program.

The company has recently enrolled into The e-verify program and I’d like to seek a STEM OPT extension.

Do I, as an employee,...

[vegna24]

I got married recently and I would want to know the chances of bringing my wife to US in F2 visa. I am currently working on my F1 OPT visa and I have applied for STEM extension. The application is pending with USCIS. My wife is planning to apply for F2 visa after I get STEM extension approved. Previously,...

[Ajinkya Kale]

Hello,
I have my h1b approved at the start of this year, I am planning to get it stamped it next month. I have a concern regarding that as I had some issue with my STEM EAD card during my H1b was in process. I highly appreciate your take on this matter.

I came to US on F1 status...

[fonestudent]

I'm on F-1 STEM OPT and working remotely from Dallas, Texas, for a Company C which located in state Y.

Company filed H1-B with my current remote office location Dallas and location Y (HQ) as two possible work locations on LCA.

Now my lease in Dallas Texas is getting over...

[mohsay]

So,

1. I have a valid STEM Ext OPT until May-2019.

2. My H1-B application (from Apr 17) got approved (on March 2018) but it was not activated as I had abandoned the Change of Status, by leaving the country (in Nov'17) before the approval. I received I-797B without i94....

[KeertiSuresh]

Hi,

I have a question regarding STEM OPT Extension. I am a Master's student with thesis option. I am on OPT for last one year and I am now applying for OPT extension. I did not complete my thesis hence I do not have degree certificate from my University. Will my extension application...

[catalina]

Hello all,

I am in a big trouble now and I need your advice and help desperately. I have my EAD card expiring on Feb. 13, 2018 and thankfully I started working at Walgreens and now I am in the process to apply for extension. My manager filled out the I-983 form but when I asked for the...

[Curious_minds]

Hi everyone,

I recently got my PhD. I am currently on F1 - OPT since last 6 months and I am eligible for the 24-month STEM extension. I recently got a job offer from a non-profit research institute. They are willing to sponsor my cap-exempt H1b, but I might get laid off after 2 years...

[Jun2580]

I am working on OPT now, and I am wanting to apply for STEM Extension for 24 months because I have a MS in Computer Science and my initial OPT is going to expire soon.
I am also married to an American citizen, but we have not applied for Adjustment of Status yet because collecting required documents...

[don70]

My OPT expires on Dec 30th, 2017 and I've also applied for the 24 month STEM OPT extension.

My wife is planning to apply for her VISA interview on 27th Oct, 2017. Would this be an issue for her as I just have 2 months left on my OPT?

Are there a lot of rejections these...