--------------------- orginal posting situation is like this. 1st Master Degree Done 1 yr OPT Done 2 yr H-1B 2nd Master Degree (NOT been outside US for more than 5 months between two degrees, otherwise would have been eligible for 2nd OPT. NO Tension). So, has anybody got 2nd OPT in this kind of situation? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- well...one must admit there have been a lot of interesting posting and new information. But still, I don't think my question has been answered. Mostly we are deviating. There is one thing I need to add: I am back to F-1 status now. The reason I need 2nd OPT is, I am graduating in December. If I am to remain in US, then I must find job and have my H-1 applied/approved before December, which is very difficult. If I get 2nd OPT, I will have ample time for job hunting and also I am getting some offers if I have OPT. I checked with my international student advisor, they don't know if I am eligible for 2nd OPT in this situtation, but she is still working on that. And as Harkay said, please mention your source of information, because I have to show that to my international student advisor.