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…
Hello, I just went to the local DMV today to renew my driver’s license. I’m currently in OPT CAP GAP. The DMV refused my request, the director of the local branch told me they can only renew my DL to the date on my EAD card. I-20, doesn’t count. My EAD card and DL both…
Ready to apply for OPT or STEM OPT Extension? Here’s some FAQ’s about OPT and STEM OPT Extension about application, deadline, processing time to unemployment period. 1. What is OPT? Optional Practical Training (OPT) is work authorization available to international students in the USA. To be eligible for OPT students should have been in valid…
Some states in America will issue driver’s licenses to international students only until their I-20 expiry dates. Such students’ driver’s licenses will expire on I-20 expiry date. In order to get a driver’s license renewed during the OPT cap-gap, the US Immigration and Customs have released a fact sheet on how to get driver’s licenses…
You got to read Sherry’s situation. She’s in a very desperate state and needs urgent help from an immigration attorney to sort out her current status and give her direction the right direction. Her H-1B is approved, OPT is expiring, but her school says she’s been out of status over 5 months. Sherry @ H-1B Approval…
Here’s wht you need to know about 17 Months OPT Extension for STEM Graduates. Complete coverage of STEM OPT when it was announced and implemented back in 2008. Students graduating with a Master’s degree have 12 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT) period to find a job, and then apply for an H1B Visa. So…
I am currently in OPT and it will end on July 20 2008. If my employer files for an H-1B Visa for me in my master’s quota and I get approved for the start date of 10/01/08, can I still stay legally in the U.S. until 10/1/08 or do I have to go back to…