Is it possible that change of OPT start date from the date requested by USCIS?
Posted by gandharibhattachary
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Posted by wesleye
5 years ago
I do not know why they gave me the date I asked for. The international student office at my school said they have never seen an EAD with a date previous to the approval date.
As for your concern, according to advisors at my school, it is not a problem. As long as they are processing your OPT and you submitted it during the semester you were about to graduate then you are fine. When you are requesting dates, you have to adhere to the 60-day grace period but once it is submitted, it is out of your control. They just advise that you do not leave the country to prevent any complications.
As for your concern, according to advisors at my school, it is not a problem. As long as they are processing your OPT and you submitted it during the semester you were about to graduate then you are fine. When you are requesting dates, you have to adhere to the 60-day grace period but once it is submitted, it is out of your control. They just advise that you do not leave the country to prevent any complications.
Posted by Gail
5 years ago
My OPT start date is May 26. It's still pending. So I guess the date when my opt is approved will be my start date. Am I right?
Posted by abrons
5 years ago
If your OPT application has not been approved, it may be possible to change the start date.
You would have a problem with the 60-day grace period after your OPT if your OPT ends before August.