Urgent F1-opt Question

[abra1976]

I completed my bachelor in december 2005. I was out of new york during november & december 2005. When I contacted international student advisor in january end of 2006 regarding filing my opt, she said that I can't file the opt anymore. She email & mail a letter to immigration respectively on Feb 7 & Feb 10 terminating my status. She is telling that I did not register to graduate or file for opt before completing the study so I lost my opt period. I was under impression that I have 90 days after completion of study to file the opt.

I don't understand how can I maintain the legal status, how can I reinstate the status. Is there anyway I can get the opt (ead card) if not for 12 months then at least even foe 6 months.

I would greatly appreciate your help/advise in my case/
Please advise.

 

[jim100981]

Hi,

I also have the same question...I have filed for my reinstatement on Feb 23rd and am graduating on March 23rd. I will have to receive my reinstatement back by March 22nd to be able to apply for OPT. If it takes later than that then I wanted to know options where in I can apply for my OPT.

Also wanted to know if I can apply for OPT while the reinstatement process is still in progress ?

Jimit.