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STEM OPT Extension Rule Making Process – 17 to 24 Months

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…

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Mind Blowing Statistics About Optional Practical Training and STEM OPT Extension

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…

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This is What You Should Do Get STEM OPT Extension Rule Implemented. #DoYourPart

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…

Are You Affected By STEM OPT Extension Cancellation? Check Here.
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Are You Affected By STEM OPT Extension Cancellation? Check Here.

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…

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11 FAQ’s About 17 Months STEM OPT Extension Cancelled. What Happens Next [Video]

Federal Court Vacated  17 Months STEM OPT Extension rule on august 13, 2014.  Here’s the list of questions answered by Immigration Attorney Murali Bashyam from BashyamSpiro.com in this video interview about breaking news – 17 Months STEM OPT Extension is Revoked by Federal Court. Is the News Real or Fake? What does Vacatur mean from…

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17 Months OPT STEM Extension – Revoked by Federal Court

Breaking News – 17 Months STEM OPT Extension is Revoked and Cancelled by the by Federal Court. This rules is  valid until Feb 12, 2016. DHS has time till then to respond or file an appeal. Get the Latest Updates and News: Get the Latest STEM OPT Extension News and Updates 17 Months STEM OPT Extension Revoked…

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10 FAQ’s on RFE on STEM OPT Extension with Attorney Bashyam (Video)

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….

STEM 17 Months OPT Extension – First Employer Not Reported

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…

Reporting Your Employment Details to While in OPT

Re-posting an email reeived about OPT Employment reporting. Students should know the importance of reporting the employment details to your school DSO while on OPT. // As my initial OPT completes on May 2013 I applied for 17 months OPT EXTENSION and mailed the reporting details to my school as change in my employer. And…