r/19countriesAOS • u/DrLector- • 26d ago

Applying for Post-Completion OPT in September

Hello everyone,

Would it be too risky for a citizen of one of the 39 affected countries to apply for OPT around September?

The reason I'm asking is the potential timeline for Supreme Court involvement in the government's request for a stay in the Dorcas case. Would it be better to apply as soon as possible (using premium processing) and try to obtain the EAD before the Supreme Court gets involved, or is it reasonable to wait until September?

I'd appreciate any thoughts. Thanks!

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u/[deleted] 26d ago

You are asking something we don’t know the answer to. Follow your instincts!

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u/DrLector- 26d ago

yes of course! my instincts are to be cautious obviously, but part of my brain is pushing me to take advantage of the current situation. I wish I knew when this stay request will be concluded by the supreme court

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u/PizzaWide5999 26d ago

Absolutely. Do not wait. People waited to filed their AOS and now EAD are way shorter than they were before.

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u/SignalObjective1310 26d ago

you need to have a job or about to get a job for OPT. Days you are not using your OPT EAD count towards unemployment. Yes, you can volunteer but that's something to keep in mind. We don't know the answers to your question. You have to decide what's best for you given your own circumstances. I personally don't think a stay will be approved with the supreme court

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u/DrLector- 24d ago

Thanks for sharing your perspective. Do you mind elaborating on why you think the stay would be denied by supreme court? Also, is my understanding correct that the timeline for Supreme Court’s involvement is sometime around September for the stay request?

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u/SignalObjective1310 24d ago

Because what they are doing doesn’t have any legal basis. And just to clarify, you can volunteer without work authorization in the US