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What Happens When You are Not Eligible for 7 Months of STEM OPT Extension?

What should you do if you are not eligible for 7 Months of STEM OPT Extension? Maybe the questions should be, you are eligible, but you are working as a consultant, and your DSO will not issue new I-20. Maybe you are going to run out of time to get the I-983 training plan. Watch the…

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F1 Visa Was Rejected Twice on 214(b) – Interview Analysis

I applied fto four universities and got an admit from just one university – IIT Chicago for Food Safety and Technology. I attended F1 Visa interview twice and F1 Visa was rejected twice on 214(b). At the time of token assignment,  I told a lie for him stating that I haven’t changed my application details…

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Can you Guess Why Indian Students F1 Visa is Denied Under Section 214b?

Do you know why do so many Indian’s U.S. Visa is refused under 214(b) potential Immigrant category? I don’t have an answer.  I bet you don’t know as well. We can read, review and analyze all we want from F1 visa interview experiences. But, the actual reason for rejection for F1 Visa students can only be…

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4 Problems With 24 Months STEM OPT Extension Application and Form I-983

24 Months STEM OPT Extension application process is going to be a pain in the neck for some. Could you share your concerns, problems faced in the comments section? You can find few difficult situations faced by students below. The new rule came into effect on May 10, 2016. While it comes with additional seven more months…

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Does Consulting Job qualify for 24 Months STEM OPT Extension?

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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J1 to H1B or J1 to F1 to H1B Visa and 2 Year Residency Requirements

I spoke to two Happy Schools Readers on the same topic: J1 Visa and 2-Year Residency requirements, and its future impact on the F1 Visa and H1B Visa Application. One student (Harsha) is now facing the impact of a rule she was not aware. Another student (Histisha) would have run into the same issue in…

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Summary of 24 Months STEM OPT Extension and Key Dates to Remember [Videos]

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…

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24 Months STEM OPT Rule Lawsuit Updates – Case Dismissed – April 19, 2017

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…