Can I work from my home country while on OPT?

According to the SEVP guidance, “Students currently participating in OPT, including STEM OPT, may work remotely if their employer has an office outside of the United States or the employer can assess student engagement using electronic means.

Can you travel while working on OPT?

Travel during the OPT application process is allowed, but not recommended as it poses certain risks. For OPT STEM Extension: If you are denied for OPT STEM Extension while outside the United States after your OPT EAD end date, you will not be able to re-enter or reapply. Your F-1 status will end.

Can I work from India while on OPT?

Yes, you can work remotely while on OPT. There is no requirement you have to work in an office while on OPT.

Can I travel internationally while waiting for OPT?

IMPORTANT NOTE: A student can travel outside the U.S. while an OPT application is pending as long as they re-enter the U.S. before their program completion date.

Can I apply for F1 while OPT?

Yes. Students who are on OPT may apply for an F-1 student visa. If you need to renew your F1 student visa while on OPT, ISSS recommends you speak with an ISSS advisor to discuss the possible risks involved.

Can I travel abroad on stem OPT?

Yes, traveling outside of the U.S. while on an approved STEM extension is permitted. You must have the following documents to reenter the US or apply for a new F-1 visa: A STEM OPT I-20 signed on page 2 by an ISSO advisor within the last 6 months; A Valid Employment Authorization Document (EAD);

Can I travel while my OPT application is pending?

You may travel abroad and reenter while your I-765 OPT application is pending without your departure canceling your OPT application. You must reenter the U.S. before the graduation date on your I-20. To reenter you must have the following documents: Valid passport.

Can I travel while STEM OPT is pending?

Travel while STEM OPT application is pending, after the Post-Completion OPT EAD expires. You can travel abroad and reenter the U.S. with your expired Post-Completion OPT EAD card and the original receipt notice for your STEM OPT application issued by USCIS.

Can I travel with EAD card?

Approved OPT Application If your OPT has been approved, and you have your EAD card, you can travel internationally. You can re-enter the U.S. in F-1 status before the start date or after the start date of your EAD card.

Can I travel with OPT pending?

Can I travel while my OPT extension is pending?

Travel While OPT STEM Extension Application is Pending If your post-completion OPT has not expired yet, you can travel as usual on your approved OPT. If you believe you must travel, you should take: Passport (valid for six months after you plan to re-enter the US) Valid F-1 visa stamp in your passport*

Can I travel while on opt?

Travel while on OPT is not restricted. However, in order to reenter the US after you complete your degree and during the entire OPT period, you should be in possession of your EAD card, OPT I-20 with travel signature, a valid F-1 visa, a valid passport, and a letter from your employer verifying employment.

What documents do I need to travel with opt?

Students who have their OPT approved and are working should carry the following while traveling: F-1 visa in passport (go to visa interview if necessary and carry I-797 change of status approval notice from USCIS.

Can I travel outside the US with my Opt EAD card?

If your current OPT EAD card is expired and you do not yet have the STEM OPT Extension EAD card, the ISO strongly recommends against travel outside of the U.S. at this time.

What happens if I re-enter the United States while on opt?

WARNING: Re-entering the United States in a status other than F-1 (such as a tourist) will invalidate F-1 status and OPT authorization. See “Travel While OPT or OPT STEM Extension is Pending” below.