OPT Denied

[ashutoshkotha]

Hi Everyone,

 

I have graduated in December 2014 with a master's degree. I have applied for OPT and received a denial notice 6 months past my graduation date ( June 22nd 2015). My SEVIS was also terminated.

 

After speaking to an attorney at Murthy law firm as advised by them i exit the country and and came back to India.

 

I was also suggested that i need not take a visa interview here India and can directly enter USA with a new SEVIS as i have my F-1 visa stamped until 2017, in that way the immigration officer will change just update my SEVIS on the old VISA at the port of entry. 

 

Now, i have admissions for the following:

 

1) Georgia state University - MBA program

2) University of Texas Arlington - Master's in Engineering management

 

I have decided to pay sevis for the MBA program in Georgia state University. 

 

My main confusion now is -

 

"should i go to an US consulate here in India to take a general VISA interview?"

or

"Can i enter the country directly without taking an interview with a new SEVIS "

 

I tried to dig as much as possible but i still can't find any legitimate information. Please help me if someone has any information on this.

 

Many thanks!

 

 

[ashutoshkotha]

Any one?

[krishna.ck]

I would advise you to talk to Attorney on this.

 

Regards.

[Vishakkha]

Just enter with new I-20

[krishna.ck]

Hi,

 

Could you please let me know the reason for OPT Denial.

 

Regards.