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EXTENSION OF OPT FOR QUALIFIED STUDENTS - SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Posted By Bradley Maged On May 27, 2008 @ 6:26 pm In Uncategorized | No Comments

According to a USCIS Press Release: “The U.S. Department of Homeland Security released an interim final rule on April 4, 2008, extending the period of Optional Practical Training (OPT) from 12 to 29 months for qualified F-1 non-immigrant students. The extension is available to F-1 students with a degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) who are employed by businesses enrolled in the E-Verify program.”

[1] Supplemental Questions and Answers were released by the USCIS.

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[1] Supplemental Questions and Answers : http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a
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