RE: OPT help

[priyan]

Hello,

This is Priya and I have finished my MS in Dec'07. Iam currently on my OPT and I didnt get H1 in the 2008 lottery and my visa expires in Dec'08 (granted only 2 years of F1). So I want to know if I should take up another course and go for a visa extension to Mexico, Canada or any other country. Or rather apply for a visa extension on OPT.

Can you please guide me through the process of obtaining a F1 visa extension on OPT????

Please help me.


Thanks in advance,
Priya. N

[DMX17]

Are you eligible for STEM OPT extension?

Read this:

http://www.immihelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43227

I hope you know that a visa is only needed to enter the U.S. If you do not plan to travel, don't worry about it.

[priyan]

Hi,

Thanks for your timely reply. Iam eligible for STEM OPT extension however the main problem is I have to travel to India sometime soon may be in september or October. So I was thinking if you can guide me to go for visa extension on OPT or an other course(MS or PhD).

Please suggest me as what should be done.

Thanks,
Priya.

[priyan]

Hello,

To avoid the risk of going to India on OPT I have taken admission in MBA. Iam

planning to go for a visa interview in Canada/Mexico. Do you have any

suggestions for me in this regard. Can you suggest me how to go about F1

visa extension for my second masters.

Thanks,
Priya

http://www.immihelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43227

I hope you know that a visa is only needed to enter the U.S. If you do not plan to travel, don't worry about it.[/QUOTE]

[DMX17]

Everything is the same as before. You have to prove your non-immigrant intent.

I think you can also go for F1 stamping on OPT. I remember one person did it successfully.