The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a statement on Jan 10th providing temporary relief measures for citizens of the countries affected by the Tsuanami.
The full press release can be found at http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/display?content=4277
The statement says: "For individuals who have already been paroled into the U.S., the period of parole may be extended. USCIS will also more readily approve applications from visitors from the tsunami-affected countries who are requesting a change or extension of their nonimmigrant status. Standard requirements for security checks will remain in place under expedited procedures. "
I am currently on an OPT that expires April 15th after graduating last year with a Bachelors degree from a university here. Does anyone know if I can apply for an extension on the OPT? I have a job with a firm willing to sponsor my H1 but the start date is Oct 1st since the current H1B cap is over and that would mean I can't work from April 15-Oct 1st. If I can apply for an extension of my OPT i could start work earlier instead of being unemployed till Oct 1st. I am a Sri Lankan citizen. ANY ADVICE/HELP will be appreciated since I can't afford to be unemployed for the next 10mths
The full press release can be found at http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/display?content=4277
The statement says: "For individuals who have already been paroled into the U.S., the period of parole may be extended. USCIS will also more readily approve applications from visitors from the tsunami-affected countries who are requesting a change or extension of their nonimmigrant status. Standard requirements for security checks will remain in place under expedited procedures. "
I am currently on an OPT that expires April 15th after graduating last year with a Bachelors degree from a university here. Does anyone know if I can apply for an extension on the OPT? I have a job with a firm willing to sponsor my H1 but the start date is Oct 1st since the current H1B cap is over and that would mean I can't work from April 15-Oct 1st. If I can apply for an extension of my OPT i could start work earlier instead of being unemployed till Oct 1st. I am a Sri Lankan citizen. ANY ADVICE/HELP will be appreciated since I can't afford to be unemployed for the next 10mths