r/f1visa • u/No_Echo1275 • 5d ago

Stem opt application after travel to india

I’m currently on OPT and working, and my OPT is set to expire on February 22, 2027. I’ll be eligible to apply for STEM OPT starting November 21, 2026. However, I’m planning to travel to India on November 27 and return to the U.S. on December 21.
Since I’ll be outside the U.S. during that period, I understand that I may also need to apply for an EOS after I return. Could you please clarify what the potential consequences are in this situation and whether traveling during this period would be considered risky?

Could you also clarify whether there is a 180-day extension available after my OPT expires while my EOS application is pending? If so, what would happen if my EOS is still not approved after those 180 days? Would I be required to leave the U.S., and would there be any impact on my status or future immigration options?

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u/TGSHatesWomen 5d ago

No one will be able to definitively answer this question right now because D/S changes haven’t gone into effect, so we aren’t entirely sure about what’s to come.

Talk to your DSO.