Can I renew my F-1 student visa while on post-completion OPT or the STEM OPT Extension?
Yes. Students who are on OPT may apply for an F-1 student visa.
You will need a valid EAD as well as evidence that you already have a job or will have a job in the U.S. in your major field of study, along with the other required visa renewal documents.
When you apply for your F-1 student visa, you should have the following:
• A valid passport
• An I-20 signed in the last six months
• You do not need to pay the SEVIS fee again. Please be sure you take your I-901 SEVIS fee receipt.
• A valid Employment Authorization Document (EAD card)
• An official job offer letter.
o ISSS recommends the offer letter show your salary, location of employment, whether the job is
full-time or part-time, job duties, etc. You should be prepared to clearly explain how the job is related to your field of study.
If you need to renew your F1 student visa while on OPT, ISSS recommends you speak with an ISSS advisor to discuss the possible risks involved.
OPT is a benefit of the non-immigrant F-1 status which means if you indicate immigrant intent to the U.S. consular official, your F-1 visa could be denied.
Now that you are finished with your academic program and are on OPT, you must be prepared to clearly demonstrate non-immigrant intent.
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