New rule was approved that would help students to extend OPT period by another 17 months to a total of 29 months. Here are few details about the new rules that was approved
New 29 Month Optional Practical Training Rule Details from USC
17 Months Extension of Optional Practical Training (OPT) – Murthy.com
F1 OPT – Some fields can extend OPT to 29 months
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hey..Once I am done with my 29 months of OPT and still if I don’t get my H1 . Will I have any buffer period left ? ? like 2 or 3 extra months after completion of OPT ? ?
is it 27 + 2 months buffer time ? ? I heard this some where . . or u will have 29 + buffer period of 2 months ? ? ?
Also if I start my OPT on October 4th 2010 will I be able to apply for APRIL 2013 H1 ? ? cos October 4th 2010 – March 4th 2013 will be my OPT period . .