OPT eligibility: minimum 1yr on F1 status ???

[VishnuK]

Hi,

 

I travelled to US on H4 visa and joined university for Masters in Jan 2015 (Computer Science - STEM degree) as a dependent on my husband who is on active H1 B status.  I applied for change of status from H4 to F1 in Dec 2014 and got approval from USCIS in April 2015.  I'm continuing my Masters right now, and I plan to graduate by Dec 2015. I would like to check, if there is a requirement to be on F1 status for atleast one year to be applicable for OPT ? Although I was a full time student since I joined my Masters, but I'm on F1 status only from April-2015 this year.

 

Thank you !!

 

 

[jairichi]

Check with your school DSO.

[rahul412]

Yes, you have to be on F1 for one year.

http://www.uscis.gov/eir/visa-guide/f-1-opt-optional-practical-training/f-1-optional-practical-training-opt

[JoeF]

The law says that the person has to be a fulltime student in good standing for at least a year. That year doesn't all have to be in F1 status.

But, universities can have stricter rules. Check with your university.

[Niktad]

Hi

Which university have you attended I need to pursue my maters degree too

Can you suggest any one or two year degree course

Thanks

[rahul412]

Hi

Which university have you attended I need to pursue my maters degree too

Can you suggest any one or two year degree course

Thanks

Do you have your GRE and TOEFL scores ready?