If you are with the Indian Consultancy and as long as the Company is ready to take you there, I think the address and other information you have given to the DSO about the Company is enough to maintain your status. All the best for your job hunting endeavor.

Simsim · Jan 1, 2009 9:34 AM

Thanks JAIJAIJAIJAI and Simsim  JI. I am waiting for the more info..

nepguyus · Jan 1, 2009 11:24 AM

Agree With Sim-Sim, Company should be willing to keep u and the company needs to be e-verified..Refer to the i-765 form, they need the E-verify number of the employer inorder for u to apply for the OPT extension..

pyaradeshbasiharu · Jan 1, 2009 9:35 PM

maile december 15 ma OPT extension ko lagi apply gareko. how long does it take for final decision. is it 3 months. If they need additional things kati time frame dincha hola?any idea guys.arko kura my OPT expires on the 6th. maile kamma k documents dekhaune. i know i can work for 180 days when the application is pending tara i dunt have any paper to show that. ki tyo mail gareko notice dekhya huncha. tara tesma khali extension ko kura matra gareko cha. time frame is not discussed.

kukur · Jan 1, 2009 10:48 PM

On April 8, 2008, DHS published an interim final rule that changes several key aspects of F-1 optional practical training (OPT). This is an interim final rule with request for public comment. The rule is effective April 8, 2008. Written comments must be submitted to DHS on or before June 9, 2008. Check http://www.nafsa.org/regulator... for more details on the new rules What are the main points of this new interim rule? - Eliminates the "Cap Gap" by extending the F‐1 student's "duration of status" and the end of the standard OPT period until the date on which the student's H‐1B status becomes effective - Extends post‐completion OPT an additional 17 months (for a total of 29 months) for F‐1 students in certain fields of study (STEM) - Extends the period during which the F‐1 student may apply for the original 12 months of OPT - Places additional responsibilities on the F‐1 student who remains in the U.S. for post‐completion OPT, on the student's employers and on the student's school, as well as the student; - Limits the total number of days of unemployment to 90. If you have any doubts on OPT regulations, also check http://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevi... I applied for my OPT extension on 09/21/08. My current employer is an E-Verify company and my graduate degree was in the STEM category. The normal processing time for Vermont Service Center was 3 months. I received an RFE on 11/15/08, which I responded to immediately. My OPT status was to expire 01/01/09. I requested expedited service and I received my approval notice only days before. I am yet to receive my new EAD.

summitraj · Jan 1, 2009 11:44 PM