Yes in my understanding. According to the employment authorization regulations at 8 CFR 274a.12(b)(6)(iv), which were part of the April 8 interim final rule, an F-1 student who has timely filed an application on Form I-765 for a 17-month STEM extension of his or her post completion OPT, and whose employment authorization document (Form I-766) has expired, is authorized to continue working while that application is pending, for a period not to exceed 180 days. http://www.uscis.gov/portal/si...

Phiste · Jan 29, 2012 12:30 PM

Yes you can continue to work. Had been through that situation. No issue at all. So don't worry

ihateamerica · Jan 29, 2012 12:50 PM

Thanks guys....

jhapaliketo · Jan 29, 2012 12:54 PM