Update: Dec 2017 Original article about the leaked memo was published in Jan 2017. As per leaked memo STEM OPT and H4 EAD could be revoked. There was a a pending lawsuit for H4 EAD as well. As per latest Federal Register, new rule making have been submitted to Remove and Revoke H4 EAD. Links…
24 Months STEM OPT is a Go! May 10, 2016 is here and it’s time to apply for 24 Months STEM OPT Extension. Students on OPT are finding out that it’s challenging to complete the form I983. There’s more questions at this point then answers. Questions: I work at client site through an IT consulting…
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As you can imagine, F-1 Visa students on OPT status have a bunch of questions about applying for 24 months STEM OPT Extension. By now you should have learned from STEM OPT Extension updates about 17 to 24 months STEM OPT. Depending on the date when you current OPT expires (12 months or 17 months STEM…
Get the latest 17 Months STEM OPT Extension updates here. STEM OPT Extension rule published in April 2008 by President George Bush Administration is Vacated by the Court. Related Articles on STEM OPT: Join the Facebook Group for STEM OPT Extension 17 Months OPT STEM Revoked by Federal Court 11 FAQ’s about STEM OPT – Video…
At the time of this publishing this blog post there’s over 27,000 published comments to Proposed 24 Months STEM OPT Extension Rule. Several thousands of negative comments are written by opponents of this rule. If this trend continues, STEM OPT Extension rule is in danger of not being implemented. There’s still time left to submit your…
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Here’s 5 Part Summary of DHS Proposed 24 Months STEM OPT Extension Rule. Immigration Attorney Murali explains the proposals listed in the STEM OPT Rule in this 5 part video series. Proposed Rule will be published for public comments on October 19, 2015 for 30 Days. There’s several good proposals and added conditions for STEM…
STEM OPT Extension Rule Making Process have Began. So, how long would it take for Department of Homeland Security to complete and implement the STEM OPT Extension rule? [x_alert heading=”Latest STEM OPT Extension Rule Updated” type=”warning”]Get the Latest Updates in STEM OPT Extension Rule. (Last Updated Oct 16, 2015)[/x_alert] I have witnessed the H4 EAD…
OPT is an Acronym for Optional Practical Training. For an F1 Student studying in America, OPT period provides Employment Authorization Document (EAD) to work in the USA during the course of study or after graduation. F1 students can make use of Initial 12 months OPT Period post Graduation. Qualified students can get an additional 17…
We need 18,000 more signatures by September 13, 2015 to get an official response from White Hosue. Federal Judge Revoked STEM OPT Extension Rule on August 12, 2015. But, DHS was given an opportunity to fix the STEM OPT extension rule via notice and comment rule making process. You have to sign STEM OPT Extension…
Federal Judge Cancelled 17 Months STEM OPT Extension with effective date of Feb 12, 2016. So, biggest question is, How does this affect you (students)? To be more specific, here are the various stages of Current and Prospective Student and the impact on them at various stages. A Student who just arrived in USA for…
