OPT + F1 validity

[n03ly 0]

I just graduated in August and I am on OPT at the moment.

I had an inquiry about my visa, so at the moment I am on Post-Completion OPT and currently my F1 is expired.

I wasn’t sure if my F1 Visa should be valid for the OPT period or is it ok to be expired while I am on OPT.

Also if I was to apply for the extension, would I need to get it renewed? I think if I was to travel out of the country then I would need to get it renewed for the rest of my OPT.

Can you please fill me in about this information.

Thanks a lot,

Noel

[canadian_wife 1,823]

You're I-20 should have been renewed once you were given your OPT status, was it?

Questions regarding your extension should be directed to your DSO who knows your F-1 status and any restrictions to your visa you may have

Good luck

[Harsh_77 718]

Yep +1 you if you are on Opt you should have a new I-20 with duration mentioned on it, which would show you are legally in the country.