istamitra, If you understand english, can you not read the text in bold? Start reading from the sentence which is in bold. If you can't scroll , here it is: This rule proposes to amend § 214.2(f)(10)(ii) to require that F-1 students must apply for optional practical training p rior to completion of all course requirements or completion of studies, thereby allowing only one 60-day period for departure. The students have only a limited period of time after the program end date in which to complete their training, and cannot begin the training until they have received an EAD from the Service Center. The student must apply before the program end date to ensure that the student will have received his or her EAD in time to commence optional practical training immediately after completi on of study. If you don't get it, let me know and I will explain it to you. All I was saying was don't claim things unless you are sure of it. You said the rules were not going to change, haina? How about the above paragraph?