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OPT Visa and I-20 Explained

HSB — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:03:10 +0000

Question about OPT Visa and I-20. OPT Stands for Optional Practical Training, 12 months work authorization that is available for international students completing degree in US. You will get 1 OPT period per degree. If you do MBA and MS, you can get only 1 OPT Period. OPT card is also called as EAD [...]

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OPT Visa and I-20 Explained

Q&A – 90 Days Unemployment Period in OPT

HSB — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:20:38 +0000

Gurucharan Asks I have doubts about the unemployment period during OPT [ Optional Practical Training] How long a student after receiving an EAD card, can be in unemployment? (I believe its 90 working days) Suppose start date on dec 24, 2009 and if candidate finds a job on jan 1, 2010. Does these 5 days (excluding holidays) [...]

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Q&A – 90 Days Unemployment Period in OPT

How to Renew Drivers License During OPT cap-gap?

HSB — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:19:23 +0000

Some states will issue Drivers License only till your I-20 expiry date. Such students drivers license will expire on I-20 expiry date. In order to get drivers license renewed during OPT cap-gap , US Immigration and Customs have released a fact sheet on how to get drivers license renewed. Following is excerpt from the [...]

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How to Renew Drivers License During OPT cap-gap?

H1 Visa Approved, OPT Expiring & Out of Status 5+ Months

HSB — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 03:25:50 +0000

You got to read Sherry’s situation. She’s in very desperate state and need help from Immigration Attorney to sort out he current status. Her H1B is approved, OPT is expiring, but her school says she’s been out of status over 5 months.Sherry @ H1B Approval Notice Sent hello all mine is the worst situation that any international [...]

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H1 Visa Approved, OPT Expiring & Out of Status 5+ Months

OPT GAP after MBA Graduation

HSB — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:04:00 +0000

Question Hi, Thank you for your useful information about OPT and H1B. i have a question: i am graduating in May 9th, 2009 for my MBA degree; and i am thinking to have a delay OPT start date on July 9th,2009. However, even if i can find an employer who is willing to apply H1B for me in [...]

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OPT GAP after MBA Graduation

Useful Links for OPT (Optional Practical Training)

HSB — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 02:01:21 +0000

Students graduating with Masters degree have lots of confusion on when to graduate and how the 17 months OPT rules will impact if H1B Visa is not selected in the lottery. I spend some time today looking at various immigration attorneys websites and USCIS portal. I found some useful link and OPT FAQ’s. Hopefully that will [...]

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Useful Links for OPT (Optional Practical Training)

29 Months OPT – Judge Says “Yes”

HSB — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:04:34 +0000

Few weeks back there was law suit to cancel 29 Months OPT Rule. There were many questions from students, and it was obvious many will be worried, if 17 months OPT extension was canceled. But, here’s judge’s verdict A U.S. district court judge in New Jersey this week rejected an attempt by H-1B visa opponents to [...]

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29 Months OPT – Judge Says “Yes”

29 Months OPT – Rules and FAQ’s

HSB — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:50:34 +0000

I was talking to a friends of mine and he gave me an different insight into new 17 months STEM OPT extension rule. So, I tried to find more details and I came across following links that gave more information about 17 Months OPT Extension, Pre-Completion OPT, Post-Completion OPT and requirements for E-Verify program and [...]

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29 Months OPT – Rules and FAQ’s

Federal Law Suit – 29 Months OPT will be cancelled?

HSB — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:51:45 +0000

USCIS had approved students to extend the OPT period to 29 months, that will allow students with STEM degree to work for additional 17 months if H1B visa is not approved. That was welcome news, but there is always going to be resistance from group opposing H1B Visa policy in general. If the lawsuit is [...]

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Federal Law Suit – 29 Months OPT will be cancelled?

OPT Expires in October – What Next?

HSB — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 03:19:34 +0000

I’m responding to a comment/question from Neha D about OPT Expiration date and possible options available if OPT Expires. Question: Can you please help answer my question? My sister just got a Masters degree and her OPT finishes on October 31, 2008 but she hasn’t found a company to sponsor her H1-B visa. I believe that the [...]

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OPT Expires in October – What Next?