Thanks, Bro, I've completed one academic year in the US ( Spring and Fall) this year. My DSO told me that I could be eligible to apply for OPT next year, and this video helps a lot.
Wow! This is a great Video and very informative. Thank you for Your time and resources. Keep it up. And continue making videos. May God continue to bless you.
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Hi my immigration is done at JFK International Airport and in my I94 it is mentioned as NYC. In the I765 form for my place of arrival should I select JFK INTL (NY) or NewYork (NY) ?
Hello, thank you soooo much for the video. I'm wondering that my electronic file pdf I downloaded has a section needs my final signature. Do I have to print out this form, sign it and upload it again? Or the online (your video 12:22) already covers this signature?
Great Video! What if I was denied OPT before. Do I have to provide the denied letter in the "Additional Information" Section? Also If I attended two different colleges do I need to provide the SEVIS number from the previous college?
Hey, thank you so much for sharing this! I have a question. Suppose I am applying for post-completion at a master's level. Do I need to upload a copy of my previous OPT on the "Additional Information" or the "Previously Authorized CPT or OPT" tab? Thank you so much beforehand.
Thank you so much for this video! I've done English as a second language prior to my Master's degree. Do you think I need to provide the information about my old SEVIS and my previous I-20? Even though is not related to my master's?
Thanks very much, this video is helpful, I would like to know please, can I type not applicable (N/A) or leave the blank empty, when the question isn't applied to me ???
This video is so helpful! Should I be in the U.S. before the start date of OPT which is shown in my opt I-20? Also, should I change my start date on I-20 if I start my OPT later than the date?
Hello! Thanx the videos are super helpful! I just have one question. In the "Previously Authorized CPT or OPT" Section, which I-20 should I upload if I have not done any CPT before or if I have not been issued any previous I20 with OPT or CPT? Do I upload the current I20 with OPT?
Hi, I applied for the pre-completion OPT renewal on January 12, 2023. Then they sent me a notice letter requesting evidence. My advisor told me to withdraw my application by sending a withdrawal letter to the address listed on the notice letter. It's been almost 1 month since I sent the letter but I haven't seen any difference in my "case status" yet. I tried to schedule an appointment with the USCIS but it said I would have to make a call, in order to schedule an appointment. The representative from the phone could only repeat the same answers again and again and again. I called many times and requested an email and text from the USCIS online, I even inboxed them, but none of it worked. I have been trying to reach my school advisor but she has been ignoring my emails since last month. The case is going to be denied on May 07, 2023. May I know if the denial of my Pre-completion OPT renewal will affect my Post-completion OPT application in the middle of June? What can I do now? Thank you very much! 🙏🙏🙏🙏😭😭
I do have previous my J1 visa sevis ID. Should i write this on additional information section even though it's not F1 sevis ID? And do i need to upload cpt i-20 as well for additional evidence? Thank you for your helpful video
My Post OPT I -20 recommendation date is 8th nov 2024 , whereas I filed for EAD on 6th December and made the payment on the same date but the receipt reflects that the case was submitted on 7th December which is exactly on the 30th day of the recommendation date from I-20. Is this alright? I forgot to put signature on the OPT but uploaded in today in the evidence section, which is again outside the 30 day period . is this alright ? Please help Thanks
These videos are so helpful. Great channel. I have a question. Due to the pandemic, I left the US for more than 5 months, which made me get a new SEVIS number. Do I need to report both SEVIS numbers or just the last one? Both were related to my masters.
Hi, thank you for your guidance, however, I have completed filling in my i-765 from my college, do I have to fill it in again? since it is always redirecting me to that page when I try doing the post-completion OPT. I just need to pay the fees and submit it instead of re-filling the application. Thank you.
My I-94 is not showing my most recent entry, but I can see it in travel history. Do I need to do something to fix this or can this discrepancy create a problem for my approval. I attached the last recorded date which was in 2016 when I came on a B-2 visa but I have since made several trips back to the USA for my F-1 status since 2019 to date. Do I need to add a note in the additional information section. Kindly advice on proper steps to take. Thanks.
Oh man! I got the same issue. I’ve entered the latest entry that that was stamped on my passport and also the travel history shows it. Still worried that it would be an issue as it wouldn’t match with my I-94.
Hey. Thank you! Is full time CPT deducted from the number of months you can do opt. Assuming i have done 6 months CPT will my opt only be 6 months Or will it still be 12 months OPT as long I don’t have 12 months of full time cpt?
As long as you don't work for a full year of full-time CPT your OPT will not be affected. Nonetheless, you need to be strategic in getting a CPT job in this economy. 👉 Get our new Career Guide E-book we recently launched for F1 students to get ahead of your competition this Fall (70% OFF Limited Offer): sojourningscholar.com/career-guide/
Hi again i know i already asked a lot of question but i just have one more regarding OPT. My opt will end this march 10, 2022. I'm planning on transferring at a university and i should start the new program within 5 months. The Fall semester starts at september 1, 2022. Does that mean i'm in trouble because i'm 1 month away within the 5 months rule?
I failed to graduate on time but applied for OPT (still pending). Should I wait for the decision and continue to enroll for the class and complete it while on OPT or withdraw my application for OPT and apply after I graduate?
How to retrieve already filled I-765 form to update with few details. As I see it will be in the records for 30days from your last edit. But I don't see any option how to retrieve it.
I need help!!! I do not know how to upload the 2x2picture? I dont understand how they want the picture to be... I went to cvs and took passport pictures and they provided me the printed pictures. The problem is I do not know how to upload the paper picture. I was trying to use a scanner on my phone but the measurements are not stable.
I did mailing/paper filing, and I sent all my documents to USCIS for STEM OPT extension. But I forgot to sign I-765 document. Please suggest me an alternative way to resubmit this document.
Great video! I applied for OPT last month and it got denied because the DSO put the wrong graduation date on the SEVIS. Do you know if i need the new DSO recommendation in order to apply again or do I just reapply within the 30 days of the recommendation? I would appreciate your help!
Hi, I am trying to upload my master's degree and my passport but it gives me an error saying "Only English language characters accepted." Do you have any solution for this?
I just completed my application and I have received a receipt notice which is a pdf. Now, Do I send them my documents via mail? or they will ask me later? I need to know the next step and thank you
@@SojourningScholar thanks for the reply, I heard that recently the process take up to 7 months and there’s an option to speed up the process with an additional fees, is that true?
It could take longer for some, so the earlier the better. Nonetheless, you need to be strategic in getting an OPT job in this economy. 👉 Get our new Career Guide E-book we recently launched for F1 students to get ahead of your competition this Fall (70% OFF Limited Offer): sojourningscholar.com/career-guide/
Great Video, Unfortunately, my online account was locked while trying to reset my password so I am not able to update the password in the mail its shows that due to security reasons we are locking your account please contact us, so after contacting within how many days I can expect the response from the USCIS support team?
Once again, great video. I have shared them with lots and friends and they are very helpful. I have a question I would love to ask, however I rather do so via email. Do you have an email I could reach you?
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For Employment Authorisation Document or Government ID 9:27 I have just uploaded my Passport do I need to upload VISA copy too ?
Thx you so much for your advices im international student and I'm currently applying for I-765
Best of luck!
Thanks, Bro, I've completed one academic year in the US ( Spring and Fall) this year. My DSO told me that I could be eligible to apply for OPT next year, and this video helps a lot.
Yes you can! Remember that you could also use CPT instead of Pre-Completion OPT Best of luck!
@@SojourningScholar please how can i contact you ? Your e-mail or other
@@SojourningScholar Thanks Bro, I need to give you my two weeks paycheck😂😂. I am currently working on CTP now instead of using my OPT.
Great Video. Thank you for explaining everything with the detail 👏👏👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks a lot!! It's really help me for applying OPT online. Hope there have other videos about apply STEM and H1B.
Yes, we do. You can also check out our sister channel for more immigration related content here: th-cam.com/channels/dBp7rbkF6KUa3lfDvhJl3w.html
Wow! This is a great Video and very informative. Thank you for Your time and resources. Keep it up. And continue making videos.
May God continue to bless you.
Glad it was helpful!
Hi, I've never applied for an OPT or CPT before. So for the page it asks me to upload Previously Authorized CPT or OPT, can I just skip it?
Students who haven't received previous OPT or CPT authorizations can skip that section.
Many thanks for your video! All information provided is well-organized and paced! Highly professional and insightful.
Glad to help!
Thank you for explaining this process simply Sir.
Happy to help!
Thank you so much!
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Hi my immigration is done at JFK International Airport and in my I94 it is mentioned as NYC. In the I765 form for my place of arrival should I select JFK INTL (NY) or NewYork (NY) ?
Hello, thank you soooo much for the video. I'm wondering that my electronic file pdf I downloaded has a section needs my final signature. Do I have to print out this form, sign it and upload it again? Or the online (your video 12:22) already covers this signature?
No you don't. Typing your full legal name as shown is considered to as your electronic signature for the OPT application.
@@SojourningScholar much appreciated!
Thanks it really helped me a lot!
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Very clear and informative. Thank you for the great video
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Great Video! What if I was denied OPT before. Do I have to provide the denied letter in the "Additional Information" Section? Also If I attended two different colleges do I need to provide the SEVIS number from the previous college?
Hey, thank you so much for sharing this! I have a question. Suppose I am applying for post-completion at a master's level. Do I need to upload a copy of my previous OPT on the "Additional Information" or the "Previously Authorized CPT or OPT" tab? Thank you so much beforehand.
Very helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for this video! I've done English as a second language prior to my Master's degree. Do you think I need to provide the information about my old SEVIS and my previous I-20? Even though is not related to my master's?
did you provided your previous sevis id in additional information or not. and also did you received you opt after that?
Thanks very much, this video is helpful, I would like to know please, can I type not applicable (N/A) or leave the blank empty, when the question isn't applied to me ???
Thank you very much for helping us out. Great job. Keep it up.
Happy to help!
Thank you so much for making this video. I have a quick question, Do I need to upload my TRANSCRIPT? Thank you again.
If it's not required as a supporting document, you should not upload it
Excellent video!!! Thank you so much!!
Good luck!
So clearly described video, thank you.
Glad it was helpful! Best of Luck on your OPT!
Please as a nursing student, do I need to pass nclex before applying for opt?
What to upload if we never had cpt or opt before in that section 9:34
Nothing, you can skip that step. He addressed it above.
This reply is for those who might have the same question later.
This video is so helpful! Should I be in the U.S. before the start date of OPT which is shown in my opt I-20? Also, should I change my start date on I-20 if I start my OPT later than the date?
Bro this was so helpful, thank you so much!
Glad it helped! Tell a friend to tell a friend.
All your videos are super useful. I submitted the I-20 without student attestation. What may happen now?
Hello! Thanx the videos are super helpful! I just have one question. In the "Previously Authorized CPT or OPT" Section, which I-20 should I upload if I have not done any CPT before or if I have not been issued any previous I20 with OPT or CPT? Do I upload the current I20 with OPT?
I have same question
Thanks for detail explanation. 🎉 Really helpful video bro🎉
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Can we keep e-sign on cpt and opt i20
Do we need to upload the official college transcripts for the online application as it was for offline submission or not? Thanks for the videos.
Thanks for the video. It was very helpful.
You're welcome!
Hi, I applied for the pre-completion OPT renewal on January 12, 2023. Then they sent me a notice letter requesting evidence. My advisor told me to withdraw my application by sending a withdrawal letter to the address listed on the notice letter. It's been almost 1 month since I sent the letter but I haven't seen any difference in my "case status" yet. I tried to schedule an appointment with the USCIS but it said I would have to make a call, in order to schedule an appointment. The representative from the phone could only repeat the same answers again and again and again. I called many times and requested an email and text from the USCIS online, I even inboxed them, but none of it worked. I have been trying to reach my school advisor but she has been ignoring my emails since last month. The case is going to be denied on May 07, 2023. May I know if the denial of my Pre-completion OPT renewal will affect my Post-completion OPT application in the middle of June? What can I do now?
Thank you very much! 🙏🙏🙏🙏😭😭
This really helped. Thank you.
Glad it helped!
I do have previous my J1 visa sevis ID. Should i write this on additional information section even though it's not F1 sevis ID? And do i need to upload cpt i-20 as well for additional evidence? Thank you for your helpful video
My Post OPT I -20 recommendation date is 8th nov 2024 , whereas I filed for EAD on 6th December and made the payment on the same date but the receipt reflects that the case was submitted on 7th December which is exactly on the 30th day of the recommendation date from I-20. Is this alright?
I forgot to put signature on the OPT but uploaded in today in the evidence section, which is again outside the 30 day period . is this alright ?
Please help
Thanks
These videos are so helpful. Great channel. I have a question. Due to the pandemic, I left the US for more than 5 months, which made me get a new SEVIS number. Do I need to report both SEVIS numbers or just the last one? Both were related to my masters.
Best to report both. You can add the older SEVIS number in the section for submitting additional information.
Hi, thank you for your guidance, however, I have completed filling in my i-765 from my college, do I have to fill it in again? since it is always redirecting me to that page when I try doing the post-completion OPT. I just need to pay the fees and submit it instead of re-filling the application. Thank you.
Hi! In how many days we wl get opt approval after submission of application ??
Hi it’s me again! On mine it says “i94 or passport” and says you can update either, have you seen that?
Very educative thank you
Best of luck!
My I-94 is not showing my most recent entry, but I can see it in travel history. Do I need to do something to fix this or can this discrepancy create a problem for my approval.
I attached the last recorded date which was in 2016 when I came on a B-2 visa but I have since made several trips back to the USA for my F-1 status since 2019 to date.
Do I need to add a note in the additional information section.
Kindly advice on proper steps to take.
Thanks.
Oh man! I got the same issue. I’ve entered the latest entry that that was stamped on my passport and also the travel history shows it. Still worried that it would be an issue as it wouldn’t match with my I-94.
Hey. Thank you! Is full time CPT deducted from the number of months you can do opt. Assuming i have done 6 months CPT will my opt only be 6 months
Or will it still be 12 months OPT as long I don’t have 12 months of full time cpt?
As long as you don't work for a full year of full-time CPT your OPT will not be affected. Nonetheless, you need to be strategic in getting a CPT job in this economy.
👉 Get our new Career Guide E-book we recently launched for F1 students to get ahead of your competition this Fall (70% OFF Limited Offer): sojourningscholar.com/career-guide/
Great info 👏
Glad it was helpful!
Hi again i know i already asked a lot of question but i just have one more regarding OPT. My opt will end this march 10, 2022. I'm planning on transferring at a university and i should start the new program within 5 months. The Fall semester starts at september 1, 2022. Does that mean i'm in trouble because i'm 1 month away within the 5 months rule?
Thanks for great video.
Glad you liked it!
I failed to graduate on time but applied for OPT (still pending). Should I wait for the decision and continue to enroll for the class and complete it while on OPT or withdraw my application for OPT and apply after I graduate?
Great video
Thanks!
How to retrieve already filled I-765 form to update with few details. As I see it will be in the records for 30days from your last edit.
But I don't see any option how to retrieve it.
my cpt has been cancelled after my cpt generation do i still need to upload the i20
What I have to upload in the section it says that PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED CPT OR OPT? Bcz during my studies I didn’t apply for cpt or opt?
Then you have nothing to upload.
Hii i uploaded OPT I20 without signing it , How can i re upload it
Great content, can I apply online for OPT after I’ve been rejected due to no payment after mailing my application?
If you still meet all other requirements, you should be able to.
Thanks Dear!
You're welcome!
Very helpful
Glad it helped
Hello I need your help regarding my OPT application
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Hello bro for previously authorized cpt or opt page , i need only the i20 for the cpt or all other information ?
The online application calls for the I-20 of the previously authorized CPT.
If my current immigration status or category is C8, should I just pick 999. Cause there is no C8 in the category.
Best to contact an immigration attorney for the best guidance. Use our link in description section to find an attorney.
I need help!!! I do not know how to upload the 2x2picture? I dont understand how they want the picture to be... I went to cvs and took passport pictures and they provided me the printed pictures. The problem is I do not know how to upload the paper picture. I was trying to use a scanner on my phone but the measurements are not stable.
Bring your USB driver next time! they should be able to upload it. I had the same problem
I did mailing/paper filing, and I sent all my documents to USCIS for STEM OPT extension. But I forgot to sign I-765 document. Please suggest me an alternative way to resubmit this document.
Submit additional document to USCIS ASAP with the signed I-765.
Can I send only signed I-765 document or all documents?@@SojourningScholar
Thank you😊
You're welcome 😊
Is it ok to use a digital photo taken from phone without physical printed photos?
Best to get one taken professionally. Will save you the headached and worry if USCIS doesn't like it.
Hey man,
How do I upload a 2x2 photo? Just has to be a square one I guess, as measurements on Jpegs are not stable...
An image (that meets the file requirement) with equal pixels on both sides should do it.
2x2 photo is the same as a 600x600 pixel jpeg photo.
Can I skip the previous opt or cpt evidences? Because I never applied for that..thank you
If you never received pre-OPT or CPT during your studies, then there's no evidence.
Hello! Is there any additional document we have to send by mail?
You can send all required documents electronically.
Great video! I applied for OPT last month and it got denied because the DSO put the wrong graduation date on the SEVIS. Do you know if i need the new DSO recommendation in order to apply again or do I just reapply within the 30 days of the recommendation?
I would appreciate your help!
Yes, you've got to get a new OPT I-20 from your DSO, and this should be sent to USCIS within 30 days of the issue date.
@@SojourningScholar So new recommendation in SEVIS as well?
What document will you upload if you have NOT previously received Authorized CPT or OPT?
Your old Form I-20s if applicable
Hi, my DS 2019 has a different/ incorrect year of birth, can this lead to a VISA denial during the interview?
Best to request a correction.
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What if I don't have any previous cpt or opt i20? Can I leave it blank?
I have this question too. Did you leave it blank?
Want is the estimated time after submitting the opt online and payment
Processing time varies. 3 - 4 months.
@@SojourningScholar opt approved in 20-25 business days and card was mailed on address mentioned
some one please say what should I upload in proof of enrollment and in ead passport snd visa together??
Follow the instructions provided on the portal.
How can a f1 visa holder get a green card through employment sponsorship? What are the steps while being enrolled?
Check out our other channel that's focused on immigration topics like the green card: th-cam.com/channels/dBp7rbkF6KUa3lfDvhJl3w.html
How do u submit the photos online like I do u just scan it and submit just wanna make sure
Scan in the correct format and upload
How can an asylum apply for free online?
Hi, I am trying to upload my master's degree and my passport but it gives me an error saying "Only English language characters accepted." Do you have any solution for this?
Oh dang! Can you try a different file format.
I just completed my application and I have received a receipt notice which is a pdf. Now, Do I send them my documents via mail? or they will ask me later? I need to know the next step
and thank you
All required documents are submitted electronically.
@@SojourningScholar thanks for the reply, I heard that recently the process take up to 7 months and there’s an option to speed up the process with an additional fees, is that true?
Not for F1 OPT, it's usually processed within 3 months these days.
Does it really take 3 months to get approved?
It could take longer for some, so the earlier the better. Nonetheless, you need to be strategic in getting an OPT job in this economy.
👉 Get our new Career Guide E-book we recently launched for F1 students to get ahead of your competition this Fall (70% OFF Limited Offer): sojourningscholar.com/career-guide/
how do I sign my I-20 in pdf?
Best to print and sign by hand in black ink
Hi did u upload without signing and did u get approval ?
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Thanks for watching
Thank you so much. This is very helpful.
Glad to help!
Great Video, Unfortunately, my online account was locked while trying to reset my password so I am not able to update the password in the mail its shows that due to security reasons we are locking your account please contact us, so after contacting within how many days I can expect the response from the USCIS support team?
Thank you!
Once again, great video. I have shared them with lots and friends and they are very helpful. I have a question I would love to ask, however I rather do so via email. Do you have an email I could reach you?
You can reach us at info[at]sojourningscholar[dot]com or on IG at sojourning_scholar. Cheers!