On Sept. 30, 2019, SEVP published new policy guidance – “Practical Training: Determining a Direct Relationship Between Employment and a Student’s Major Area of Study.” This new SEVP policy was published on Sep 30, 2019. Not many DSO’s will be aware of this new guidance yet. Please share this page with your DSO and ask…
USCIS announced today that F1 Visa students on STEM OPT can work at the third party client site but with conditions. The Background: The USCIS updated the website with the language that restricted F1 students on STEM OPT from working at the client location. Combining that with the Accrual of Unlawful presence memo, made F1 students…
You should have heard about two Memo from USCIS in the past few months that’s been discussed and looked through the lens – The Memo for Accrual of Unlawful Presence for F, J and M Visa holders went into effect on August 9, 2018, and third-party placement of STEM OPT workers. The third party work site…
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…
Do you want to get 17 months STEM OPT extension approved without RFE? Then you have to watch this video interview with Immigration Attorney Murali Bashyam. This interview will help you if you are and will be applying for OPT, 17 months STEM OPT Extension and others who want to learn about OPT in general….
I received following question from a reader about his 17 months STEM OPT Extension on Feb 6, 2013. I figured, this STEM OPT Extension experience will help others, if you haven’t reported your first employment to your school DSO. Update 1 ( Feb 6, 2013) As my initial OPT completes on May 2013 I applied…
Following question was posted by Kedar. My 12 month OPT has expired and so has my Drivers License on the same date. I have applied for the OPT STEM extension and the status shows Initial review. I have received my new I-20 stating completion of 1 year OPT and request for 17 month extension. Now…
Question from Naveed on using CPT for over 12 months and eligibility for OPT. I have a query regarding part time CPT. Am a PhD candiadate and am doing my reserach in collaboration with a company. I will be using part time CPT to work at the company for Fall 2012 and spring 2013 semesters…
Can work on F1 Visa? What options are there for F1 students to work part-time? What about job options after after graduation? F1 Visa students in USA have several options to work in USA while attending school or right after graduation. F1 Visa Jobs Students on F1 Visa can work in one of the following…