Work VisaJan 2, 2020
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Does F1 COS need visa stamped to get STEM OPT

I changed my son’s visa from H4 to F1 COS as he is in college but he hasn’t gone back to India for visa stamping. He has I 797 till May 2021 but I would like to know if he needs to get F1 visa stamped to get STEM OPT or can use the I797 to obtain OPT.

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LinkedIn Haverford Jan 2, 2020

Pls don’t get legal advice here for your son’s good. Talk to a lawyer.

Expedia Group tukdeGang Jan 2, 2020

I had the same issue with my son until I decided to let him marry his white American GF

Citadel Securities wagecuck3 Jan 2, 2020

If he plans on travelling, he needs the visa stamp. Otherwise no. Visas are only needed in order to apply for admission to the US.