OPT Denied

[Marymarsy]

Hi! I sent my OPT request more than 90 days ago and left the US while I waited. My DOS issued a new I-20 while my OPT request was pending so I could go back to the US (the one I had with me was not signed). I was wondering if this new issue of the I20 could affect my OPT request? Since it is new and...

[stud57]

Hey guys,

In the space where the student has to sign on the I-20, On my first attempt to sign, I messed up the signature and then I striked it with three lines.

Then I did another signature correctly just besides the messed up attempt.

My question is, could...

[stud57]

Hey everyone,

While filling the DS160 form for the F1 VISA application, I realized that there is a mismatch of names on the I-20 and my passport. In the I-20,
Surname is - YYYY YYYY | Given name is - *blank*

While in my Passport,
Surname is - *blank* | Given...

[ck371649104]

Hi every one~ I am so happy I fund this Web!

Here is my situation. I came to USA by F-1 VISA which is I-20.
Oct 10th Last year, My husband applied I-130 for me. It is still in process in CAC. It is not moving for a long time. The status of i-130 is "Received"....

[vikaskasireddy]

I did my undergrad in the US and have OPT. I however do not have a job offer and hence applied for Masters program. I got an admission and am about to get my I-20. If I get a job offer, can I still take the job? I was told my OPT will expire at the start date of the I-20.

[kakarrot]

Hi

My OPT EAD expires in 1month. I have applied for I20 opt extension from my DSO but they haven't issued me yet saying my SEVIS is pending from USCIS.

DSO said that they submitted 3 requests to USCIS to update my SEVIS but they have rejected all of them. As SEVIS is not...

[ashok717]

Hi guys,

Hope you are doing well. I have a concern regarding change of name in India and how it might affect my applications/visa for MS in the US.

I am applying for admission to graduate programs in the US for Fall 2017 and submitted all my applications. I wish to change...

[chamlee]

I am a male, currently i am an F1 student in California. but i will get my permanent residency in 2 years through marriage to my girlfriend and eventually my citizenship in about 5 years.

I am hoping to change my last name and middle name because it's really hard to use name. i want...

[amittima4797]

Hi all,

I am in a precarious situation, and need urgent help.
I am currently on H1b visa. I applied to the MS Analytics program at LSU and got admitted (). The Office of Intl Students says it will issue the I-20, but the start date will be May 28th, however I will not be able...

[lacrimosa]

Hi,
U guys can call me Kevin. I currently live in Raleigh, NC.
And I m a college student in NCSU.

I m here looking for some help on my visa status.

I came to the US with a J-1 visa, then my parents were here for business and change my status to L-2
...

[Shedairyproduct]

Hello
I am an F1 student completing my M.S. thesis (I don't need classes or any credits - I just have to defend) with my current visa valid for 4 years. I am graduating and defending by May. However, my I-20 is expiring in a week since I am not enrolled (I know I have 60 days to stay in the US...

[Ray Saini]

Hi there!
I have a valid f1 visa with name of my previous university on it I have transferred and got accepted into a new university but I have not received my i20 yet. I have a flight on 16th Jan and I want to know if I will be able to travel with my old i20 and valid f1 visa even though my...

[karthik85]

I have applied for STEM OPT while sending the documents to USCIS i forgot to sign on the new i20 STEM OPT & since the mail is already half way i cant hold the mail right now. I am worried right now can i send signed i20 STEM OPT again or USCIS will send all the documents back to me? Since its christmas...

[tnask]

I am on a TN visa and my son is studying in the university with TD visa/I20. I intend to change my current job and obtain a new TN visa soon. Can my son continue to study in the university on I20 alone if I don't apply for his new TD visa? I believe, Canadian citizen do not need a visa to study in the...

[amitib]

Hi ,

I am on post completion OPT and have a valid EAD expiring in June 2015 . I am traveling to India from Dec 28th 2014 to Jan 20th 2015. I have been employed full time since August 2014. My newest i20 has been signed in Apr 2014 and i read that we need to the i20 signed at least 6 months...