My OPT is valid for 6 months only. Can I apply for OPT extension?

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Admin]

I received my OPT EAD card after 9 months of my Graduation and my OPT is now valid for 6 months till NOV 2013. Can i apply for OPT extension. Can someone help me what to do now ?

This was posted on https://www.facebook.com/desiopt1 on August 3rd 2013

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

how come your OPT is valid for only 6 months listening for the first time has minimum OPT is for 12 months no matter when u receive your card usually when u get a opt card which is delayed a new opt start date is given.

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

Yes you can apply

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

It looks like, you got your opt card after 6months of your start date, as it was delayed by some reason.

If you come under STEM, then you can definitely apply for your OPT extension.

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

What was USCIS doing for such a long time ?

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

No you cannot apply OPT extension anymore.

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

Not sure.. but I have seen some applications go through Administrative processing and get delayed. I'm not sure what exactly goes.

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

Any reason behind that?

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

You can apply for OPT Extn 4 months before the OPT expiration date

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

If your degree falls under STEM, you can definitely apply for OPT extension. But you first need to check with USCIS for the current OPT period. The period for which it is delayed, should not be counted under regular OPT period.