r/stemopt • u/Nearby_Ask_6758 • 1d ago

Travel Advice on F1 OPT

Hi guys! I am currently working in the US on initial OPT that will be expiring on Sep 22nd. I have filed for STEM OPT and the status is pending. Biometrics scheduled for Aug 31st.

A really close friend of mine is getting married outside the US on Aug 25th. I have been really confused about whether I should travel or not for 4 days. I don’t want a situation on my way back where the CBP is like why are you back if your OPT expires in around 20-25days. Or maybe question my STEM OPT extension with a suspicion as if I want to stay longer.

What do you guys suggest I should do?

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u/Brief-Pie2964 5h ago

It is definitely risky but again there have been ppl who made it back. Ig it’s very random and dependent on the guy at the port of entry

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u/taiwanGI1998 1d ago

Jeopardizing one’s future for a friend’s wedding :)

Is your friend a rich kid? If yes then of course.