How many days do you have to find a job on OPT?

90 days
If you cannot find a job within 90 days of the start of your OPT, then you must make plans to depart the US immediately or change to some other status in the US. Keep in mind that the 90 days of unemployment is for the entire OPT period.

Do I need a job for OPT extension?

Can I apply for OPT without a job? There is NO need for you to have a job offer before applying for OPT. As said earlier, OPT is not employer-specific. Note that while in the period of 12-month OPT, the maximum days of unemployment does not exceed 90 days.

Can I work while OPT extension is in process?

What can you do while waiting for STEM OPT approval? Your work authorization is automatically extended for up to 180 days while the 24-month STEM OPT extension application is pending. The USCIS receipt notice is documentation of the extended authorization. There is no interim EAD.

Can you stay unemployed on EAD?

If you have a work permit to lawfully work in the U.S. (an EAD), you could be eligible for unemployment insurance benefits if you have lost your job. You are totally or partially unemployed.

How long does OPT extension take?

about 90-120 days
How long will it take for my application to be approved? Processing times vary greatly, but you should expect USCIS to take about 90-120 days to approve your STEM OPT Extension application.

Does USCIS reject opt extension?

Normally, if your OPT/STEM OPT Extension is rejected, you must file a completely new application withUSCIS. If the application is rejected after your filing deadline (the end of the 60-day grace period for OPT; end of the OPT EAD for STEM OPT) refiling would normally be denied.

How long can you stay after OPT expires?

Students often find themselves asking “How long can I stay in the US after my OPT expires?” As we’ve mentioned above, you get a 60 day grace period after OPT expires in order to prepare for you to go back to your country.