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What happens after 90 days of unemployment on OPT?

If you accumulate 90 days or more of unemployment, you are in violation of your F-1 status. You are expected to leave the U.S., transfer to another school, or change your visa status before the 90th day.
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What happens if you don't get a job in 90 days of OPT?

Exceeding 90 days of unemployment can also: Affect your ability to remain in the US. Make you ineligible for future immigration benefits (such as a change of status to H-1B) Lead to the denial of a future visa application.
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Is there a grace period for OPT after 90 days?

There is a 60-day grace period following the end of the OPT period. The grace period is only applicable for those who have not exceeded the 90 days of unemployment during the OPT period or the 150 days of unemployment during OPT and the STEM OPT extension.
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How many days can you stay unemployed on stem OPT?

Federal law limits how long F-1 students on post-completion optional practical training (OPT) or science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) OPT can be unemployed. The limits are: Post-completion OPT: 90 days. STEM OPT: 150 days, which includes any days accrued while on post-completion OPT.
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What happens after your OPT expires?

If you plan to continue working in the U.S. after your OPT period, there are a variety of employer-sponsored work visas that may be available to you depending on your employer, the kind of work you engage in, your qualifications, and your citizenship.
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[OPT Frequently Asked Q&A] What if you are approaching 90 days of unemployment on OPT?

How long can I stay after my OPT expires?

F-1 visa holders on Optional Practical Training (OPT) are eligible for a 60-day grace period after their OPT employment authorization document (EAD card) expires.
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What happens after 3 year OPT?

Introduction: Work Authorization Post-OPT

During that short time, you must either leave the U.S. or obtain an alternative form of work authorization. There are several visa and green card options available to international workers looking to stay in the U.S. after their OPT expires.
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What happens if I become unemployed while on my OPT?

You get a total of 90 days of unemployment for the duration of post-completion OPT. While you are considered in valid F-1 status while unemployed, travel may be risky if you don't have a job offer or proof of employment.
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What happens if I lose my job on OPT?

Yes, students on STEM OPT may be temporarily unemployed. Under standard post-completion OPT, you receive a 90 day allotment to be unemployed. When you receive the STEM extension, you receive an additional 60 days to be unemployed giving you a total of 150 days of unemployment during your entire OPT time.
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Do I need to report unemployment on OPT?

You must report all periods of unemployment in the SEVP Portal. Exceeding 90 days of unemployment may result in the termination of your SEVIS record as your unemployment is monitored by SEVP. See SEVP Portal for OPT Reporting for more details.
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What is the 90 days rule for OPT?

Does the rule mean I have to find a job within the first three months of my OPT or go home? You must be gainfully employed by the 90th day after the start date listed on your EAD Card. The total number of days allowed for unemployment while on post-completion OPT is a maximum of 90 days.
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What is the 5 month rule for OPT?

The five month rule refers to the termination of a student's record in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) based on the student being away from classes or not in status for five months.
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What is the 14 month rule for OPT?

14-month OPT Period

To allow F-1 students to complete the full 12-month period of OPT, (the 14-month requirement will begin from the date of approval of the Form I-765 for applications for post-completion OPT, instead of from the student's program end date.
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How do I stop unemployment days on OPT?

To maintain your status on OPT, you must:
  1. Work 20 or more hours per week.
  2. Work in your major field of study.
  3. Update our office of any changes to your employment, address, or contact information within 10 days.
  4. Not accrue more than 90 days of unemployment.
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Does OPT 90 days include weekends?

You cannot exceed 90 days of unemployment between the start and end date of your post-completion OPT authorization (the dates on your EAD). Each day (including weekends) that you do not have qualifying employment counts as a day of unemployment.
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Can I work on OPT without salary?

Where can I work while I am on OPT? Students on OPT can work anywhere in the United States in a paid or unpaid position, can work with multiple employers at one time, and can change employers as many times as they wish.
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Should I tell my employer I am on OPT?

If asked this question in an interview setting, it's a good idea for a student to start by explaining that they have the legal right to work in the US for the number of months available to you under OPT (for F-1 students) or Academic Training (for J-1 students), which requires no work on their part.
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Is it harder to get a job on OPT?

the competition for OPT students is tough but it is not impossible to sail through it. If they have the right guidance and effective strategies they can excel in their duration of stay in the USA. F1 visa-holding students are privileged to work at Optional Practical Training OPT.
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How do you stay after OPT ends?

What to do when your STEM OPT extension expires
  1. (1) Apply for an H-1B visa.
  2. (2) Enroll in day 1 CPT to earn an advanced degree.
  3. (3) Return to your home country.
  4. (4) Relocate to a more welcoming country like Canada.
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Can I extend my OPT?

You can request your STEM OPT Extension I-20 from ISS as early as 90 days before your current 12-month OPT Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Card expiration date. USCIS must receive your STEM OPT extension application before your current 12-month OPT EAD Card expiration date.
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How do I keep F-1 status after OPT?

Maintaining Status - Post-Completion OPT
  1. Keep your Immigration Documents Safe and Valid.
  2. Keep Your Local Address and Contact Information Up To Date.
  3. Work At Least 20 Hours per Week in Degree Related Employment.
  4. Follow Volunteer Rules.
  5. Limit Any Study to Part Time.
  6. Do Not Exceed the Maximum Days of Unemployment.
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How many times can OPT be renewed?

DHS grants STEM OPT extensions to eligible F-1 students who are currently in a period of post-completion OPT once per degree level (i.e., bachelor's, master's or doctorate). A student may participate twice in the STEM OPT extension over the course of their academic career.
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What happens if you overstay your OPT visa?

Legal Penalties: As a violation of U.S. immigration law, overstaying your visa can attract legal penalties. These can range from fines to travel restrictions and, in extreme cases, criminal charges, depending on the situation.
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What is the maximum time for OPT?

Eligible students can apply to receive up to 12 months of OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies (pre-completion) and/or after completing their academic studies (post-completion).
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Can you apply for green card on OPT?

If you want to apply for a green card while you are in F-1 OPT visa status, you will need to apply early. Depending on your home country, there might be a lengthy wait. While the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act in July 2019, the Senate has not acted on this bill.
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