stem opt

  1. ig15

    F1 COS to H1-B COS to H4 again to F-1. Do I need to go through the H1-B lottery again?

    Hi I want some help with my situation. Situation- I came to do a Master's in STEM-designated program, used only a 9-month OPT, and got picked up in the H1-B lottery, I-94 November 2020, valid till October 2023. But I left my job in 2022, so my H1-B got revoked, and I did COS to H4 and moved...
  2. G

    Seeking Guidance on Immigration Status

    I am currently facing a critical situation regarding my immigration status. I am reaching out to seek your guidance and assistance. I am on an F1 visa and came to the US for my master's in Information Technology and Analytics. I encountered an issue with my OPT where USCIS made an error in the...
  3. B

    Employer name change on F1 OPT?

    I am on F1 OPT . My employer is AWS (name on offer letter - Amazon Web Services, Inc. ). However after few months of joining, Amazon did some legal entity change for some of its employees starting 01/01/2023 and now my pay check is from another entity - Amazon Data Services, Inc. . The actual...
  4. anncandicef

    Can I keep using my stem opt ead even though I have a c9 ead?

    Hi, I have a valid stem opt until 2024. I am going to file for adjustment of status (AOS) to obtain a marriage based green card and I understand that you can file for a c9 ead along with the I-485 form. Once I get the c9 ead in hand, can I still use my stem opt and maintain F1 status or is it...
  5. S

    What is STEM Extension Rejection (I797C) Impact on Work Authorization ?

    Recently, I filed an I-765 Application for STEM OPT Extension and along with a cashier’s check of 410$, it was delivered to USCIS Lewisville Center, TX on Nov 16, 2020. On Feb 19, 2021 I received my receipt number from my University DSO which said - “case was received on November 16, 2020”. On...
  6. T

    E-Verify Status Shows "Terminated"

    Hi, I am currently in my STEM extension, and my employer's name shows in the E-Verify search tool, but the account status shows as terminated. Is that a problem? Thank you
  7. A

    I-130 and I-485 application while being on STEM OPT

    Hello everyone, need a help with the issue. I’m on STEM OPT and recently got laid off from my employer. I have only 70 unemployment days left. My wife is LPR. We applied for I-130(priority date-02/09/20) and I-485 for me since F2A category is current. Both cases are in with pending status. Q...
  8. R

    Travelling abroad while H1B and STEM OPT pending

    Hi, I was picked in the H1B lottery this year but my case has been pending since April. I have now applied for STEM OPT extension too. My current F-1 OPT expires on 20 Feb 2019. I plan to travel to India in mid December and come back in mid Jan 2019. I am a worried that the pending H1B as well...
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