Hi
I am currently pursuing my masters degree in computer science. A month back my i20 expired and I somehow missed the notification from DSO.
Now they are telling me that I have to file for reinstatement but even if my i 20 gets reinstated, I wont be allowed to apply for OPT for this i20. I have to enroll in a new degree program and complete 1 full year on campus and after that I'll be able to apply for OPT on this new i20.
I researched on my own on this and found links on other university's website like these:
on page 4 it clearly states that I can apply for OPT if my i20 gets reinstated.
I showed my DSO this document but they said that they have their own policies and thats how they have interpreted the law. I couldn't find anything on USCIS's website regarding this.
I am so confused right now as what to do next, my whole career is at stake. Please help me on this matter. Is it true what my university is saying? If not then what official document can i show them?
Thanks
Shashank
I am currently pursuing my masters degree in computer science. A month back my i20 expired and I somehow missed the notification from DSO.
Now they are telling me that I have to file for reinstatement but even if my i 20 gets reinstated, I wont be allowed to apply for OPT for this i20. I have to enroll in a new degree program and complete 1 full year on campus and after that I'll be able to apply for OPT on this new i20.
I researched on my own on this and found links on other university's website like these:
on page 4 it clearly states that I can apply for OPT if my i20 gets reinstated.
I showed my DSO this document but they said that they have their own policies and thats how they have interpreted the law. I couldn't find anything on USCIS's website regarding this.
I am so confused right now as what to do next, my whole career is at stake. Please help me on this matter. Is it true what my university is saying? If not then what official document can i show them?
Thanks
Shashank
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