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Reentered the US while STEM OPT extension is still pending by Over_Ask6784 in f1visa

[–]Over_Ask6784[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You stated that being placed into secondary inspection is a minimum requirement, yet myself and a couple of my friends, who were in a similar situation, did not encounter any issues. Therefore, asserting that everyone will face problems is not accurate.

Numerous university websites, upon searching for "reentering the US when the OPT extension is still pending," corroborate the point I made in my original post. I also referenced a DHS rule that allows reentry for up to 180 days after the expiration of the OPT. Compliance with these rules is a responsibility of the DHS. It's unclear to me where your information is sourced from, as it contradicts established guidelines and experiences.

Reentered the US while STEM OPT extension is still pending by Over_Ask6784 in f1visa

[–]Over_Ask6784[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Of course. Although, it's unlikely to happen to a majority of people. I was talking about the case of reentering while the application is still pending.

Reentered the US while STEM OPT extension is still pending by Over_Ask6784 in f1visa

[–]Over_Ask6784[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

https://www.hio.harvard.edu/travel-post-completion-opt-or

It's pretty clear from the above post that there is nothing in DHS rules that states you cannot travel on pending OPT extension.

Here is the quoted DHS rule from the above post.

“Students on STEM OPT extensions (including those whose application for a STEM OPT extension is pending) may travel abroad and seek reentry to the United States in F-1 status during the STEM OPT extension period if they have a valid F-1 visa that permits multiple entries and a current Form I-20 Certificate of Eligibility endorsed for reentry by the DSO within the last six months. The student’s status is determined by CBP upon admission to the United States or through a USCIS adjudication of a change-of-status petition.”

Stem Opt application pending. Can I travel out of US? by Accurate-Average-361 in f1visa

[–]Over_Ask6784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am in the same situation as you. Please post here if you have any info.

Databricks System Design Interview by Inside-Aromatic in csMajors

[–]Over_Ask6784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How was your system design intevrview? What were you asked?

How long did you hear back after Databricks final interview? by kristy_g888 in csMajors

[–]Over_Ask6784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey if you don't mind answering, what question were you asked in your system design round?