My current contract goes up to 08/23/2024 but my OPT lasts until 08/15/2024. I'm planning to apply for STEM Extensions because: I have almost 10 days of contract after my expiration date There's a possibility I can stay longer but I may know it around June, not in May when I can apply for the Extension. Will I be approved for the extension even if my contract goes for one week after start date? Thanks!! #workvisa #OPT #STEMExtension
What happens in future doesn't matter. What happens during your application time is what matters.
You can apply 90 days prior to OPT expiration I guess. Nothing to do with contract deadline.
Really? That’s really good. Thank you so so much
Contact DSO, fairly common issue which they can address. No one never knows when actual reporting rules change. Therefore, DSO should be your POC.
For STEM OPT (not initial 12 months OPT), you can work even though your application is in progress. It's legal. Couple of my friends working even though their STEM OPT is not approved and their earlier OPT is expired. But you may not be able to travel outside of US until your extension application gets approved and you have EAD card.
OPT and STEM OPT approval is independent of whether you have a job or not.