Let's talk about the misunderstandings of F1 visa that international students might have:
1. The misunderstanding of OPT transfer to H1B
Congratulations! Finally got the employer's guarantee, you can try to continue to work in the United States as H1B, but in fact, many people have a lot of misunderstandings about H1B, the most is about how OPT turns into H1B. Usually in a company, there will be corresponding lawyers to help international students solve H1B related issues, but in fact H1B does not have to go back to the embassy to get a visa to get, many people in the United States, can be converted into H1B, This requires everyone to maintain communication and negotiation with the relevant lawyers of the company.
2. I-20 unfortunately invalid problem
In fact, I really do not want everyone to have such problems, but sometimes there are times when there is such bad luck! Don't worry, I'll teach you what to do. If your I-20 is unfortunately invalid and your F1 visa has expired, I will advise you to complain bravely. You can find a local lawyer and ask them to help you with Reinstatement. Of course, you also work hard to prepare the appropriate documents and come up with a reasonable explanation to explain why your I-20 will fail. If your F1 visa has not expired, I will advise you to go back to China to apply for a new school and then apply for a visa. However, you still have the risk of being refused. The key is to see how you can justify yourself.
3. F1 must return face to face
In fact, this question is also to be answered by the situation. The first is whether your F1 visa expires. If the visa expires and you change your school, you must apply for a visa to the US Embassy in China. If the visa expires, but you are still in the same school that applied for the visa last time, then you should ask CITIC Bank to sign the contract for you. If the visa has not expired, even if you change the school, you do not need a visa. You only need the school's DSO to sign your I-20 third-page Travel Signature.
How to apply for OPT
Many students are graduating soon, but their understanding of OPT is only learned from the seniors' schoolmates. OPT is actually a guarantee provided by the school, giving you 12 months (STEM professional will be longer) to give you Opportunity for an internship in the United States Usually the time to apply for OPT is 2 months before graduation. Due to a large number of applicants per year, it usually takes 2-3 months to get an EAD card from the end of the application to the final approval. Many students even get their OPT after 4 months. So applying for OPT as early as possible is actually the best option.
V. Relationship between CPT and OPT
Many students found a job during their studies and applied for a CPT. However, there is actually something to be aware of. If you apply for CPT full-time staff for 12 months, OPT will not have it again. Therefore, if many students work full-time, they need to pay special attention to the time of using CPT. They must not be used for 12months full-time. Even if they use 10 months or 11 months, you can have 12 months of OPT after graduation. Time, so keep in mind. Or work no more than 20 hours a week, that is, not full-time work, your OPT will not be affected.
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