Lost OPT Card and Im out of USA. How to enter?

[Satya86]

Hello All,

I am into big trouble right now.

My OPT card is lost in mail. I am currently in India and I have to come back to USA to start my full time job.

I have scanned copy of OPT card, approval notice and have other required documents like -
valid visa, passport, I-20 and company offer letter.

So can I enter USA?
Do they ask for EAD/OPT card at airport?

Please help me guys. Thanks in advance!

[Satya86]

Hello All,

I am into big trouble right now.

My OPT card is lost in mail. I am currently in India and I have to come back to USA to start my full time job.

I have scanned copy of OPT card, approval notice and have other required documents like -
valid visa, passport, I-20 and company offer letter.

So can I enter USA?
Do they ask for EAD/OPT card at airport?

Please help me guys. Thanks in advance!

Guys please give your thoughts. I need it.

Thank You

[ewa51089]

Guys please give your thoughts. I need it.

Thank You

Hi,
I am sorry that nobody responded to you.
Im in exactly same situation..

Can you please let me know if you were able to reenter usa? did they ask for it?

Thank you!!

[cousteautr]

Yes you can enter USA as long as you had a valid student visa and i-20 form. No one asked me anything about my opt card when I travel abroad. Hope this helps. Good luck!

[kabkaba]

I will agree with the above. But keep the copy with you and be prepared to answer questions.