CPT / Approval notice to stamping

[smuggy_bomb]

Hi All,
Quick questions:

1.) I applied for COS and will get approval letter soon - How do I apply for CPT?

2.) After I get COS approval letter - Do I need stamping as a pre-requiste for applying for OPT?

[txh1b]

What is the COS for? Be clear in your post.

[smuggy_bomb]

COS is Change of Status. I just saw an update online that my approval notice has been sent.

[txh1b]

I know what a COS is. How/what does it apply for in your case?

Whatever.....

[smuggy_bomb]

I misunderstood ur question:

Actually, I'm on H4 and filed for COS and got approval notice.

My question is: Is stamping a pre-prequisite for OPT application.

Can I go from aproval notice to OPT or do I need stamping for OPT application?

[DMX17]

My question is: Is stamping a pre-prequisite for OPT application.

Can I go from aproval notice to OPT or do I need stamping for OPT application?

1. NO as long as you qualify for OPT
2. YES as long as you qualify for OPT

[txh1b]

There are some requirements to qualify for OPT. You cannot just get a COS just before graduation to F1 and expect a OPT. My memory is faint on this as it has been a while. Your ISO should be able to guide you on this matter.

I think you should have been a FT student for 9 months.