Can we apply for OPT Extn if H-1B petition is withdrawn\denied.

[krsepuri]

Dear friends,

 

Can we file for 17 Month STEM - OPT extension, if we are in currently in 12 Month initial OPT period, and 2014 quota H-1B petition is denied or Withdrawn which is currently under RFE state.

 

thanks in advance.

[rahul412]

Dear friends,

 

Can we file for 17 Month STEM - OPT extension, if we are in currently in 12 Month initial OPT period, and 2014 quota H-1B petition is denied or Withdrawn which is currently under RFE state.

 

thanks in advance.

I think you can file for OPT ext. But not sure.

[jairichi]

Dear friends,

 

Can we file for 17 Month STEM - OPT extension, if we are in currently in 12 Month initial OPT period, and 2014 quota H-1B petition is denied or Withdrawn which is currently under RFE state.

 

thanks in advance.

Yes, as long as you have not passed the OPT extension application deadline.