Oklahoma State University-International Students & Scholars

01/03/2018

Department of State 90-Day Rule on F-1 OPT Students
Under this 90 day rule someone who files a change of status application to an H-1b within 90 days of entry into the U.S. runs the risk that the government will claim that the employee willfully misrepresented their intent at the time of entry in the U.S. The application for the change of status to an H-1b could be denied for this reason. If the H-1b application has currently been approved, there could be an issue in the future when the employee applies for the H-1b visa at the consulate, or could be denied an extension, or be refused entry to the US and/or denied a green card application. These rules are all based on whether the employee willfully misrepresents the nonimmigrant intent as a result of filing an H-1b change of status application within 90 days of entering the U.S. as an F-1 OPT student.
Due to this change in interpretation, it is strongly suggested that you contact your company HR and/or immigration attorney prior to any travel plans if your company intends to file an H-1b application this April 2018.

08/16/2017

Welcome to all our new international students. We wish you a great fall semester and we want you to know that You are Welcome Here!

Oklahoma State University welcomes people from all across the globe into this community.

07/06/2017

CPT Session July 14th 5:30pm to 6:15pm @112 Classroom Building. OPT session 6:15pm to 7:30pm.

05/05/2017

If your H1B application has been selected in the lottery and your OPT expires sometime prior to October 1, 2017 you qualify for the Cap Gap. Under the Cap Gap, your employment is automatically extended to September 30, 2017. If you qualify for the Cap Gap and would like to apply for the STEM Extension, you will need to do so within 90 days of the end date on your current EAD card. Once your STEM Extension I-20 is issued the start date will show October 1, 2017. If your H1B application is denied then you must contact the ISS office to have your Cap Gap notation removed from your SEVIS record. If your H1B is approved then your SEVIS record will automatically complete on October 1 and your STEM Extension will not be effective. Please consult with your company and immigration attorney to determine if you would like to apply for the STEM Extension. The ISS office cannot make this determination for you and does not provide immigration consulting in this regard. If you decide to apply for the STEM Extension, please submit the request form on the ISS website at http://iss.okstate.edu/request-opt-stem-extension. Please feel free to forward this message to others.

05/01/2017

To help you get ready for finals...

04/28/2017

We are so proud of Arjun Kadhe! He is one of our wonderful students from India. Read his story in today's O'Colly.

Friday's issue: 's Arjun Kadhe has traveled far from home, but he found a second family in Stillwater. http://ow.ly/IPkh30bfkCt

04/10/2017

The ISS Office will offer a CPT Information Session this Tuesday April 11th at 5:30pm in Classroom Building 101.

04/07/2017

The last OPT Session of the semester will be tonight at 5:30pm in Classroom Building 313. See you there!

02/15/2017

Here is the link to the presentation last week regarding the Executive order. http://www.ostate.tv/?play=5EnWBqFI2txgvqL1CfbBgDLR1iXDSy3G

The ISS scheduled an informal meeting to support those who have questions or concerns on the recent executive order and other issues. (Originally Broadcasted on: 2/9/2017).

02/08/2017

The recent Presidential Executive Order has left many people feeling confused and nervous. Please join the ISS Office for "Executive Order: Facts vs Fiction in the Face of Uncertainty" this Thursday February 9th at 6:30 pm in the Student Union Theater, 203 Student Union. The meeting will be presented by Doug and Matt Stump of Stump and Associates. The presentation will address the concerns on the Executive Order as well as other issues such as H1Bs, OPT and Travel.

01/06/2017

The university will be closed today due to inclement weather.

The OSU Department of Public Safety produces an Annual Crime & Fire Safety Report that discloses information about crimes on and around the OSU campus and describes programs and policies designed to make the OSU community safer. This publication is required of all colleges and universities ...

12/22/2016

The OPT/STEM application fee will increase to $410 starting tomorrow Dec. 23. Please make sure to include this amount if mailing your application starting tomorrow.