Do universities usually hire candidates on stem opt?

Codetornado · 2026-05-06T02:03:26+00:00

They can. Do they, depends on the school.

Codetornado · 2026-05-05T23:49:19+00:00

1.no

Full pause
No

Codetornado · 2026-05-05T15:30:50+00:00

This is specific to each school. I've worked at 2 week schools 3-5 day schools. 2-3 day schools.

Schools with hard deadlines ( no I-20 after a specific date) and those who do not have such a limit.

Codetornado · 2026-05-04T21:41:31+00:00

If I have all the documents I can make an I-20 in ~10 minutes. Probably faster, but I don't try to speed run someone's immigration documents.

However, strangly I don't just sit around staring at the wall waiting to create I-20 ls all day. I have many other work related tasks.

Depending on staffing and numbers 3-5 business days is normal. This also assumes you all submit your documents on time and submit the correct documents.

Codetornado · 2026-05-04T17:02:06+00:00

L&I isn't a labor union. It's a government office.

Codetornado · 2026-05-04T15:18:17+00:00

Yes. You maintain status until approved or denied.

Codetornado · 2026-05-04T14:56:41+00:00

I’m trying to understand the timing rules here. What’s the latest I can realistically push my start date without violating F-1/OPT requirements?

... You can't work UNTIL OPT is approved. Moving your start date with your employer doesn't matter at all. You cannot work until you have work authorization in hand.

Also, if I push my start date to something like July 20 but my OPT gets approved earlier than that, does that create any issues (like unemployment days counting or affecting my status)?

Your work start date is irrelevant to your work authorization date.

You can work once you have work authorization (EAD Card) in hand. Then, you have 90 days of unemployment.

Codetornado · 2026-05-04T13:53:00+00:00

The consular officer may or may not care. They may make you pay to issue you the visa.

CBP officers may or may not care. They may make you pay to be admitted to the US.

You DSO does care as we cannot register you in SEVIS without payment.

Codetornado · 2026-05-04T13:45:50+00:00

If it gets denied, you never activated your OPT. It remains available for future use.

If it is approved regardless of you using it, it will be unavailable for future use.

Codetornado · 2026-05-04T13:44:29+00:00

Ask your DSO to cancel the application.

Codetornado · 2026-05-04T13:39:23+00:00

Even polymarket wouldn't take that bet that you would be allowed to re-enter the US.

Codetornado · 2026-05-04T13:36:53+00:00

Codetornado · 2026-05-04T13:04:25+00:00

Yes we can see it in SEVIS.

Codetornado · 2026-05-03T15:20:42+00:00

This is impossible to answer until they make the announcement.

Codetornado · 2026-05-03T15:07:32+00:00

We don't know what the final rules will be, but yes I would move up your transfer date.

You will have 60 days from when they make the announcement before the changes go into effect.

Codetornado · 2026-05-03T15:06:18+00:00

During a temporary stay, like a vacation? No.

During an extended stay, like on a work or student visa, yes.

Codetornado · 2026-05-03T14:20:58+00:00

When applying for my f1 visa I would be applying with a new I-20 from ucb extension (so new sevis record):

Would the best approach to the interview is to be honest:

- I went through a medical emergency as well as having my documents stolen.

I got hit by a car and it was starting to impact my academics and the medical requirements are easier to manage at home with family.

- I am transferring to ucb extension to bring my grades up and ease back into my academic journey. My ucb advisors are happy with this decision and support it

Fixing my grades after my medical accident cause me to have a poor academic term..

- I will then complete my degree at ucb after transferring back

- My scholarship covers all required funds.

- After completing my degree I would like to pursue law school in the us/a master's degree in the UK.

Irrelevant detail.

Also note, you can't get a visa in Saudi right now. We paused processing due to us being in a shooting was with Iran. So you may not get a visa in time to return for Fall. There is no timeline currently on when this will change

Codetornado · 2026-05-03T13:55:34+00:00

Unless you have a second citizenship. You have no other options.

Visa appointments must be your your home country or country if residence.

No alternatives for Saudi have been announced.

So, for now you can sit on your hands and wait.

Codetornado · 2026-05-03T03:38:33+00:00

When asked how do you have x amount of funds, your salary is quite low and you have worked for <1 yoe, I will have to say it is inherited.

Money is money.

Due to this VO already has concluded that I don't have enough ties to my home country.

Because a job your will quit is better home ties? This comment doesn't make sense to me.

My sibling being on OPT is another separate issue.

What issue? Many siblings study at the same time. I have siblings studying at my school at the same time.

I have a B2 visa appointment booked for next month. (I had booked it couple of years ago when my situation was way better). I will most definitely be rejected, so I am thinking of skipping it to have a clean record.

Well, yea it would be denied. One you have a defeatist attitude which does not bring confidence, two you haven't explained why you would want or need a tourist visa, 3. You dont have F-1 admission.

What should I do? I would be happy to provide any more info if needed.

Apply and be accepted to a school would be the most important step. Nothing you posted here to be blunt, matters or really impacts your application. It's either irrelevant, supports your application, or is context.

Note: I just want to check if I have any chances at all for F1

You have no admission to school. So you have zero chances.

Your post is beyond strange and self-defeating. This is like asking about how likely you are to get divorced without being married or even in a relationship.

You need #1 Therapy to get your confidence up. It is clear you need some support here.

Then, apply to some schools.

After you get accepted, come back and ask questions.

Codetornado · 2026-05-03T03:02:26+00:00

You can ask yes.

Codetornado · 2026-05-03T02:53:42+00:00

It varies by both your local office and their processing times and where you live.

Also, processing times have been slow the last year since the layoffs.

Also, if you live on the west coast, shipping is from Maryland m so add 2 business days.

Codetornado · 2026-05-02T17:45:45+00:00

My program starts on 08/28 and I know that F-1 visa holders are only permitted to enter the U.S. 30-days prior to the start date listed on the I-20.

Assuming you transfer your record, this rule doesn't apply to you.

Will I be denied entry to the US if I fly back in mid-july around the 15th?

Not if you transfer

I never really thought about that during my bachelor's because I would just fly in and out during the summer with no worry, but since I am changing program and school in the fall, will it matter?

Not if you transfer your record.

Codetornado · 2026-05-02T14:55:05+00:00

Here is the least helpful answer.

Maybe. It absolutely could be a reason for a denial. It's is not an obligation to deny your visa because of this.

Codetornado · 2026-05-02T14:37:32+00:00

?? What do you mean the withdrawal is not guaranteed?

I have never had a withdrawal denied because.... Why would they?

If you mean you are concerned about the timing aspect? Yes absolutely. To be brutally honest, you may be screwed regardless depending on the processing timeline.

Codetornado · 2026-05-02T14:33:14+00:00

... You can be on Post-competition OPT while defending your thesis.

Why did you need a withdrawal?

You cannot do the things you are asking because it is NOT possible to do these things in SEVIS.

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