Reentry on OPT

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Reentry on OPT

Anonymous Jul 17, 2015 2 views 4 answers

Hi I am from India and I came to USA to California university and I changed my university into Washington university and my F1 visa indicate California university( expire on 2019) and now I am going to apply for OPT from Washington university and hope will approve on november or before I am planning to go India on December and I-20 and status all good .Is it any problem to travel for one month vacation to India while on my OPT? Is it any problem for travel because I changed my university?

Aggie Rachel HoffmanImmigration AttorneyLos Angeles, CA · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T15:26:25+00:00

Yes, you will need to change to OPT so that it is from your current university. If you are going to travel over the December holiday season, it should not be a problem. You should discuss this with your employer.

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F Capriotti 2793192.Html · Jun 15, 2026

Have you talked to the school's foreign student adviser?

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Giacomo Jacques BeharImmigration AttorneySan Diego, CACA licensed · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T15:26:25+00:00

Your best bet is to coordinate your travel plans with Washington University's DSO and/or foreign student adviser. Yes, you will need to apply for your OPT-based EAD listing your current university and attaching your new I-20. If you plan to travel no sooner than December, there shouldn't be any problem. Make sure to also appraise your employer of your travel plans well beforehand.

Alexander Joseph SegalImmigration AttorneyNew York, NYNY licensed · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T15:26:25+00:00

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Alexander Joseph SegalImmigration AttorneyNew York, NYNY licensed · Jun 15, 2026

You need to talk to the DSO. IF SEVIS was properly updated you should have no problems.

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