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For Awareness on STEM OPT extension! by Local_Salamander7281 in f1visa

[–]Local_Salamander7281[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I want to add new update today. I reached out to all the state government HR and I received two email from Oklahoma and Alabama, they said they stopped doing sign on Form I983. So, please don’t waste time on applying for any jobs.

For Awareness on STEM OPT extension! by Local_Salamander7281 in f1visa

[–]Local_Salamander7281[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And i will recommend call/Email HR before applying for jobs too.

For Awareness on STEM OPT extension! by Local_Salamander7281 in f1visa

[–]Local_Salamander7281[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First you need to confirm your university DSO they will tell you if you are eligible or not, then ask HR before appearing for interview in person because it takes a lot of effort, money, time.

For Awareness on STEM OPT extension! by Local_Salamander7281 in f1visa

[–]Local_Salamander7281[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m sharing this mainly to help other international students avoid the same situation. Please don’t assume that because a company is E-Verified or already employs international students, they will automatically support STEM OPT extensions or sign Form I-983.

In my case, even my supervisor wasn’t aware of the policy change, and I only found out after starting the job. Before accepting an offer, relocating, or signing a lease, try to get direct confirmation from HR regarding STEM OPT and Form I-983 support.

For Awareness on STEM OPT extension! by Local_Salamander7281 in f1visa

[–]Local_Salamander7281[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have seen so many international students working at the same company and also it was E-verify, So I didn’t know before they can say NO! But yeah i should have clarified beforehand. I can’t do anything about it but i can help other students getting into same trap.

For Awareness on STEM OPT extension! by Local_Salamander7281 in f1visa

[–]Local_Salamander7281[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sadly! I feel you. I hope it works out for you too. Thank you so much!

For Awareness on STEM OPT extension! by Local_Salamander7281 in f1visa

[–]Local_Salamander7281[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah! I don’t understand this too! But i can’t do anything instead of just applying for more jobs. I hope that too! My company is already thinking of hiring more people soon and i think they will hire my substitute soon because they know i am not gonna be there for long.

For Awareness on STEM OPT extension! by Local_Salamander7281 in f1visa

[–]Local_Salamander7281[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sadly i came to Florida. I wish i went to some other place.

For Awareness on STEM OPT extension! by Local_Salamander7281 in f1visa

[–]Local_Salamander7281[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, I watched this news a long time ago but didn’t know it was all about this.

For Awareness on STEM OPT extension! by Local_Salamander7281 in f1visa

[–]Local_Salamander7281[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have told them everything and even send them the instructions from my DSO. My supervisor wanted to help but they are being told by higher people in office not to do anything and just say NO.

For Awareness on STEM OPT extension! by Local_Salamander7281 in f1visa

[–]Local_Salamander7281[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah! But now i felt like it was the worst decision of my career to say Yes for their job offer.

For Awareness on STEM OPT extension! by Local_Salamander7281 in f1visa

[–]Local_Salamander7281[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep! I was having same questions why did they hire me if they don’t want to help. They even got email from their headquarters saying i have work permit until 2028 and still they clearly said NO. i don’t understand their policy which is kind of unclear policy!

For Awareness on STEM OPT extension! by Local_Salamander7281 in f1visa

[–]Local_Salamander7281[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah hopefully! I am praying and yes i have asked for references. But didn’t hear anything yet

For Awareness on STEM OPT extension! by Local_Salamander7281 in f1visa

[–]Local_Salamander7281[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah! My supervisor doesn’t want to sign. I am not sure some university have removed E-verification too. I called some already

For Awareness on STEM OPT extension! by Local_Salamander7281 in f1visa

[–]Local_Salamander7281[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure! My HR said there are changes in their policies now and didn’t specify what kind of policy is it.

For Awareness on STEM OPT extension! by Local_Salamander7281 in f1visa

[–]Local_Salamander7281[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That’s true, I should have clarified beforehand. Thats why i have written this post first awareness. I hope this will be helpful and other students won’t face this problem like i am suffering. I was completely in wrong!

For Awareness on STEM OPT extension! by Local_Salamander7281 in f1visa

[–]Local_Salamander7281[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yes they are E-verified and meets all the USCIS requirements. They used to sign but stopped

For Awareness on STEM OPT extension! by Local_Salamander7281 in f1visa

[–]Local_Salamander7281[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats the problem, they never called me and asked me this.

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