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You are still considered to be in F-1 student status while on OPT and will continue to use your F-1 visa stamp for any travel during your OPT period. To maintain status on OPT, you must either work at job(s) directly related to your major/level of study or actively seek employment in your major/level of study.
Unauthorized employment, unauthorized withdrawal from classes, expulsion and suspension, and failure to report Optional Practical Training (OPT) employments are some of the possible reasons which could lead to termination of a student's visa resulting in "unlawful presence" and eventual deportation.
If you are authorized to participate in pre-completion OPT, you may work (20 hours or less per week) while school is in session. You may work full time when school is not in session.
Yes, you may travel abroad while working on an OPT. You must have an unexpired EAD, be working for the OPT employer and be otherwise be admissible. It becomes a bit more complicated if you have an H1B application pending, in which case you should consult with your H1B attorney prior to planning any travel abroad.
The U.S. may detain and deport noncitizens who: Participate in criminal acts. Are a threat to public safety. Violate their visa.
Some of the most common reasons for deportation are: An individual violates the terms of their immigration status (green card, nonimmigrant visa, etc.) An individual was inadmissible at the time where they entered the country or adjusted their status.
Deportable/Removable Offenses Generally, offenses that carry a potential jail sentence greater than one year. Aggravated felony convictions such as drug/firearms trafficking. Murder. Rape. Fraud. Various forms of larceny (theft) where the potential sentence is a year or more.
Travel While OPT or OPT STEM Extension is Pending Travel during the OPT application process is allowed, but not recommended as it poses certain risks.
You must be physically present in the US at the time you submit your OPT application.
Applying during COVID-19 The regulations state that to be eligible to apply for OPT, you must have valid F-1 status, which is only possible if you are physically in the U.S. Although we normally advise that you apply only from within the U.S., this may not be possible given the current pandemic.
