Posted by: * March 24, 2008
H1-B & OPT : Things I Know
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if things have not changed recently, then it is 16 months, that is you can start your OPT within 60 days of your course completion and stay 60 days more after your OPT expires.  so, maximum time one can use is 16 months, however, 2 months is before period of OPT. 
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