OPT denial for not filling application within 30 days of DSO reccomendation

[kannathi]

I am graduating in August 2009.I got my DSO recommendation from my school on May 28.But I posted it and received on july 6th.I later told by my friends it should reach within 30 days.I contacted my DSO, she said we can not do anything at this time.There is still a chance it may be approved.If it is denied we cannot appeal it.My status in the website is application received and it is still pending.Can anyone in similar suitivation.What shall we do if my application is denied.Please help meMy I20 expires on Aug 7,2009

[txh1b]

There isn't much you can do AFAIK about the OPT. You should not have waited so long to file the OPT with USCIS. You may be able to delay your graduation or get an incomplete in a course in the summer or delay the thesis. But discuss the impacts of this on status and others with the ISO.

The flip side to it would be if they approve it, you lose some period of the OPT.

Read the OPT FAQs here:

http://www.immihelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=64411

Page 11 clearly says "It may be denied".

[kannathi]

My OPT approved - Kannathi

Thanks for your quick response.My OPT got approved for one year.I did discussed with my DSO to extend my graduation.But my DSO said it can not be reapplied.But I am not sure about 90 day unemployment in OPT.So left as it is thinking of joining some other School.But finally it got approved.

[memanish]

Thanks for your quick response.My OPT got approved for one year.I did discussed with my DSO to extend my graduation.But my DSO said it can not be reapplied.But I am not sure about 90 day unemployment in OPT.So left as it is thinking of joining some other School.But finally it got approved.

I also have same case like, sending the package after 30 days. Can you tell me what was written on your notice that was mailed to you and in USCIS status check online. I have already received my receipt number and when I checked online it mentioned like following.

'On January 3, 2011, we received this I765 APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or contact our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.'