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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.
Ing to SEVP guidance (pdf), "Students participating in OPT and STEM OPT may work remotely as long as they continue to comply with the regulatory requirements regarding practical training at 8 CFR 214.2(f)(10)(ii) and continue the training's mentoring relationship, including completion of the Form I-983, 'Training ...
Yes. though you can remain in the U.S. while your OPT is pending, even beyond the expiry of your grace period. Example: If your completion date is May 19, your grace period expires July 18, and you chose a start date of July 18 for OPT.
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.
You must be physically present in the US at the time you submit your OPT application.
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.
You can only report new employment within 10 days of the employment start date. If you fail to report within 10 days or cannot access the SEVP OPT Portal, you can use the OPT Employer update request at the international student portal. ISS will then manually update your SEVIS record with the employment information.
You can apply for OPT up to 90 days before and up to 60 days after your expected program completion date. In addition, USCIS must receive your application within 30 days of when BIO recommends your I-20 for OPT. You must be physically present in the United States at the time USCIS receives your OPT application.
Yes, if you have an Optional Practical Training (OPT) Employment Authorization Document (EAD), you can work in a direct hire W-2 position in the USA. OPT allows international students on F-1 visas to work in their field of study for up to 12 months (with a possible extension for STEM graduates).
We must receive the completed forms before, but not more than 90 days before, your program end date. You must wait 150 days before you can apply for an EAD, and an additional 30 days before we can issue you an EAD, for a total of 180 days starting from when you filed or lodged your I-589 asylum application.
