F1 STEM extension & RFE

[saumya123]

I graduated in Dec 2011 and started my OPT in Jan. I was briefly employed but lost my job. I then took up an unpaid volunteer position in my friend’s small company which was just so that I could stay in status. I then found employment again and have been working full time. I applied for my STEM extension, but they’ve asked me for more info., which includes a lot of details about my volunteering position such as detailed accounts of hours worked, projects etc. I don’t know how much of it my friend will be willing to provide as his company is really tiny and he was just doing me a favor.

Based on this, what are my chances of the extension getting denied? My current company will apply for my H1 in April. If I don’t get my extension, what will happen? Is there any other visa my company can apply for so that I can be employed till the H1 kicks in during Oct this year?

Does anyone have any advice? Thank you so much!

[kabkaba]

Try to provide as much documentation as you can. If extension is denied, there is no other way you can stay and work continuously.

[knaruman]

Hello, my F1 OPT extension case status is RFE. its been like this from Jan 23, 2013. I haven't received any notice yet. I do not know what that RFE is as of now.. I volunteered to work for my professor for 20 days before I actually started working full time in a private non e-verified company when my OPT started (Jan 2012). In September I moved to a company which is e-verified as full time.. so any ideas appreciated on possible RFE related to my case.. Thanks !!