Work VisaJan 31, 2020
MicrosoftSduy04

Stem OPT travel during unemployment

Hi, one of my friends just got laid off this week from his job. He is on his STEM OPT(got EAD) and has his full quota of 150 days of unemployment left. Due to an emergency, he has to travel outside the United States for a couple of weeks. He plans to come back to the States and then start looking for a job as he has time left in his Stem OPT. Will he face any issues re-entering? Any advice appreciated thanks! #stemopt #Travel

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i360 hinge๐Ÿšจ Jan 31, 2020

Best would be to connect with the respective DSO or International students office

Microsoft Sduy04 OP Jan 31, 2020

Thanks.. He is going to do that.. Just thought posting here might help if someone else went through similar circumstances

Twitter HEnB42 Jan 31, 2020

AFAIK he wont be able to enter the US without a job or an offer

Google hatepushor Feb 1, 2020

This is what I know as well