Does USCIS extend status if there is delay in visa due to admin process.

[rohan123456]

My OPT F1 status is nearing end due to 90-day unemployment and visa is still under admin process. for nearly 40 days.

 

 

I read it here (http://www.***************) that if there is a delay in visa at embassy, USCIS extends the status. But it is not authoritative.

 

Can anyone give an authoritative yes or no. I hardly expect it will be true.

[livliv]

Actually USCIS has nothing to do with it. This is managed by your SEVIS record, so ICE and your school DSO will manage it. CBP will handle the POE arrival. I think after get the Visa and before you travel, confirm with your school's DSO that your SEVIS record active or not.

[JoeF]

And visas are handled by the Department of State, the consulates are part of DoS.

USCIS again has absolutely nothing to do with that.

[rohan123456]

 I think after get the Visa and before you travel, confirm with your school's DSO that your SEVIS record active or not.

Thanks livliv and JoeF. Your answers were very helpful.