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Options After OPT/Ending OPT You are allowed a 60-day grace period following your OPT expiration date to leave the United States, change your visa status, or transfer your F-1 record to a new school or program. In some cases, you may want to pursue these options before the end of your OPT.

Non-STEM degree Must apply after your DSO enters the recommendation for OPT into your SEVIS record, and. May apply up to 90 days before you complete a full academic year, as long as you do not start OPT employment until you complete one full academic year.

1 visa holders have 60 days after their program end date to leave the United States. or 1 students who participate in postcompletion optional practical training, they have 60 days after their employment ends to depart.

You may apply for your OPT extension up to 90 days before your current OPT ends. You cannot apply once your 12-month OPT expires or during the 60-day grace period. Your complete OPT extension application must be received by USCIS before the expiration of your initial 12 months of OPT.

Yes, you can apply for a STEM OPT Extension before your OPT EAD expires. If you are planning to file for an H-1B and STEM at the same time, you should submit your STEM OPT application on time, before the original 12 month EAD expires.

You are eligible to work for up to 180 days AFTER the end date on your initial OPT EAD if your STEM OPT application was received by USCIS before your OPT expiration date. If your STEM OPT is not approved within 180 days of your OPT expiration date, you must stop working.

Unfortunately, there is no OPT extension for non-STEM students. TIP: Just because you're pursuing an MS degree, doesn't mean you will automatically qualify for the STEM extension. The individual programme and degree must fit specific criteria and carry the relevant qualification.