mantaining status

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Hi, I am getting Associate degree in August 2009. I want to transferred to University in Spring 2010. There is a clear gap of 5month between the end my Associate degree and the date when i will go to University.  I am now really confused how do i maintain my status for that 5 months. The first option is to go to OPT but if i don't get job according to my program of study in 3month, i will be out of status. We all know how difficult is it to find a job these days. I was told by someone that i can stay in US for 2month leagally without doing anything. If it is case, can i apply for OPT after 2month of my Associate degree so that last 3month will be covered by OPT. I still don't know what is the best idea to deal with this situation. I would appreciate if you guys have some good idea that can help to resolve my problem. Thanks,

hotboy · Jun 4, 2009 11:55 PM · 9,952 views

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when both the options are full of problems we choose that option which has less problem  we calculate the probabilities of both and compare. i think 3 months opt rule isnt strongly implemented and its hard to track individual. but if you dont register class for 5 months u'll clearly go out of status. you'll have 60 days grace period after school (before filing opt) so u can also file opt after 60 days.

dipulata · Jun 5, 2009 12:30 AM

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