Employer Change while STEM OPT extension status is pending.

Ashoka
OyCB45

Ashoka

OyCB45
Jul 26, 2021 7 Comments

Hi everyone,

I graduated last year and was working with my university until last month. I extended my STEM OPT with my university before July 5th (first year OPT expiry). I got a new opportunity right after submitting my application & I notified my change in employer (submitted updated I-20 & I-983).

Last Friday, I got another opportunity that is way better than the current one and I don't want to miss. My STEM OPT application is still under review. Would it be okay if I change my employer again? Has anyone changed employer while the EAD application was under review?

Thanks!

#workvisa #opt #stemopt

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  • DSO can help.
    It seems you can change or work multiple jobs. Both need to be everified, check with dso.
    Jul 26, 2021 1
    • Ashoka
      OyCB45

      Ashoka

      OyCB45
      OP
      I spoke to them. They were not confident but said this shouldn't be an issue.
      Jul 27, 2021
  • Amazon
    Oikawa

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    Oikawa
    I guess it should be fine but talk to your school international students department.
    Jul 26, 2021 0
  • New
    DlTz64

    New

    DlTz64
    I would suggest reaching out to your international student department to see if they can provide additional information. There is also a website called lawbench.com where you can ask a question for a low price or talk to a lawyer. I have used them for immigration questions before
    Jul 26, 2021 1
    • Ashoka
      OyCB45

      Ashoka

      OyCB45
      OP
      Thanks! I will look into that website.
      Jul 27, 2021
  • New
    hCUB74

    New

    hCUB74
    Apart from reaching out to your DSO official and confirming the same, I think it is perfectly fine to do that again. I am in the similar boat as you and changed employer recently with an extension request.
    Jul 27, 2021 0
  • VMware
    bittorrent

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    bittorrent
    TC?
    Jul 26, 2021 0