I-94 expiration for F-1 D/S status (URGENT)

[cooldeeps2012]

Hello,

I am currently enrolled on F-1 student visa with D/S status. My STEM OPT is expiring on 31st Jan, 2013. I had called SEVIS and they told me I have 30 days grace period to return back to India. Hence, I booked my flight for 9th of Feb.

I am little confused about my I-94 expiration date. Does I-94 also have 30 days grace period? Or am I considered to be out of status if I over stay for 9 more days? Also, my current employer is wiling to file H-1B for April 2013 quota. Will the over stay of extra 9 days affect my H1-B filing?

It would be great if someone can answer these questions as quickly as possible.

Thanks in advance for you help.

[pontevecchio]

You have 6o days of grace period after the F1 status ends.

[t75]

... unless some already used

[cooldeeps2012]

Nope..I haven't used up my grace period (60 days as said above) until now. Infact I used only 12 days of my unemployment period (90days) while on OPT status.

[t75]

D/S is not a "date". Since your last day of OPT is the end of Jan and you are leaving well within 30 or 60 days, what are you worried about?

[Sikku]

Hello sir

I am on f1 status. I lost my I 94 on the very first day of arrival that is on jan 18. I was referred to this forum by one of my friend. I don't know what to do. Could you please help me out in getting a new one. Please let me know the procedure. Eagerly waiting for the reply.

Thanks in advance