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If an H-1B petition filed for an F-1 student with a cap-gap extension is denied, rejected, revoked, or withdrawn, the student will have the standard 60-day grace period (from the date of the notification of the denial, rejection, revocation, or withdrawal of the petition) to depart the United States.
If you have 12 months or more of full-time CPT, you are ineligible for OPT, but part-time CPT is fine and will not stop you from doing OPT.
Typical Cases and Reasons for OPT Rejection Failure to meet this deadline will lead to USCIS rejecting the application. Many students make the mistake of not submitting their application on time and get rejected. Rejected OPT applications often result from incomplete or inaccurate application materials.
If your OPT has been approved, and you have your EAD card, you can travel internationally. You can re-enter the U.S. in F-1 status before the start date or after the start date of your EAD card. Proof of Employment During OPT: Job Offer Letter.
How long does it take to receive the EAD card from the receipt notice date listed on Form I-797 Notice of Action? Generally speaking, USCIS can take up to or longer than 90 days to process OPT applications and mail EAD cards.
You'll see “Case Denied” after your request has been fully reviewed by USCIS. This means that the agency considered all aspects of your Form I-765 and determined that you are not eligible for an employment authorization document (EAD).
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.
If a student submits the Form I-765 on paper or electronically before you recommend the OPT or after the 30-day post-DSO recommendation period: USCIS will deny the application. (Federal regulations require the DSO OPT recommendation on the student SEVIS record before the Form I-765 is submitted.)
OPT (Optional Practical Training) is a benefit available to international students in F-1 immigration status who are enrolled in, or completing, a degree program in the United States. This employment can be used: Before completion of studies during an annual vacation or leave term.
Once on OPT, your status is now based on your OPT start and end dates (as found on your EAD). It is important to follow the rules of OPT so you can continue to maintain your F-1 visa status.