F-1 practical training
Mar 10th 2003, 4:22 pm
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F-1 practical training
Hello,
a couple of questions on the F-1 practical training.
My brother just graduated with a BS and has
applied for the practical training permit for
over 3 months now. His F-1 visa expires on Sept. 03.
1. How long does it typically take to get practical
traning permit from INS?
2. Is it possible to get it by showing up at the
office?
3. How long can one stay in the country after getting
permit, but still looking for employment?
4. Does the 1-year training start from the day the
person begins employment? And who extends his visa?
5. Can one work for a company for free during their
1-year training?
6. Is there anyone out there who can provide some
help as to which companies typically hire practical
traning folks?
6. If one doesn't find employment, can he re-enroll
in an university for MS program?
Thanks for any answers!
a couple of questions on the F-1 practical training.
My brother just graduated with a BS and has
applied for the practical training permit for
over 3 months now. His F-1 visa expires on Sept. 03.
1. How long does it typically take to get practical
traning permit from INS?
2. Is it possible to get it by showing up at the
office?
3. How long can one stay in the country after getting
permit, but still looking for employment?
4. Does the 1-year training start from the day the
person begins employment? And who extends his visa?
5. Can one work for a company for free during their
1-year training?
6. Is there anyone out there who can provide some
help as to which companies typically hire practical
traning folks?
6. If one doesn't find employment, can he re-enroll
in an university for MS program?
Thanks for any answers!
Mar 10th 2003, 7:37 pm
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Re: F-1 practical training
"curious" wrote in message
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> a couple of questions on the F-1 practical training.
> My brother just graduated with a BS and has
> applied for the practical training permit for
> over 3 months now. His F-1 visa expires on Sept. 03.
> 1. How long does it typically take to get practical
> traning permit from INS?
This is called an employment authorization document (EAD) for F-1 optional
practical training. The processing times are different for different INS
Service Centers. See http://www.shusterman.com/toc-sc.html. At INS-CSC,
the usual processing time appears to be over 7 months.
> 2. Is it possible to get it by showing up at the
> office?
It is not possible to get the *actual* EAD by showing up at the INS Service
Center. The Service Centers do not have the capability of issuing EADs in
person, only by mail. However, when 90 days have passed since the I-765 was
filed, the person can "show up" at the INS district office, and obtain an
interim EAD which is valid for 240 days. This allows enough time for the
actual EAD to arrive by mail.
> 3. How long can one stay in the country after getting
> permit, but still looking for employment?
Until the expiration date of the EAD.
> 4. Does the 1-year training start from the day the
> person begins employment? And who extends his visa?
No. It starts from the day that the Designated School Official recommends
on the I-20 filed with the I-765. This is usually the graduation date.
The visa is another matter entirely. A new visa is required only if the
person leaves the U.S. and wishes to re-enter. The U.S. consular post at
which the person applies issues the new visa. It is not a good idea to
leave the U.S. and apply for another visa stamp until an EAD has been
obtained and the person holds a job. Without that, the risk of visa denial
is fairly high.
> 5. Can one work for a company for free during their
> 1-year training?
Yes, if such work otherwise complies with labor laws.
> 6. Is there anyone out there who can provide some
> help as to which companies typically hire practical
> traning folks?
The Career Center at the school is usually able to provide some guidance
with this. Otherwise, the job search is a typical search for any job
position in the field. The applicant should be prepared to answer questions
about F-1 OPT. It is a good idea to have a relationship with a good
immigration attorney who would be willing to speak with anyone from the
company who needs information. The applicant can offer the interview the
attorney's card.
> 6. If one doesn't find employment, can he re-enroll
> in an university for MS program?
Yes, if all the steps and paperwork are carried out in a timely way.
news:[email protected]...
> a couple of questions on the F-1 practical training.
> My brother just graduated with a BS and has
> applied for the practical training permit for
> over 3 months now. His F-1 visa expires on Sept. 03.
> 1. How long does it typically take to get practical
> traning permit from INS?
This is called an employment authorization document (EAD) for F-1 optional
practical training. The processing times are different for different INS
Service Centers. See http://www.shusterman.com/toc-sc.html. At INS-CSC,
the usual processing time appears to be over 7 months.
> 2. Is it possible to get it by showing up at the
> office?
It is not possible to get the *actual* EAD by showing up at the INS Service
Center. The Service Centers do not have the capability of issuing EADs in
person, only by mail. However, when 90 days have passed since the I-765 was
filed, the person can "show up" at the INS district office, and obtain an
interim EAD which is valid for 240 days. This allows enough time for the
actual EAD to arrive by mail.
> 3. How long can one stay in the country after getting
> permit, but still looking for employment?
Until the expiration date of the EAD.
> 4. Does the 1-year training start from the day the
> person begins employment? And who extends his visa?
No. It starts from the day that the Designated School Official recommends
on the I-20 filed with the I-765. This is usually the graduation date.
The visa is another matter entirely. A new visa is required only if the
person leaves the U.S. and wishes to re-enter. The U.S. consular post at
which the person applies issues the new visa. It is not a good idea to
leave the U.S. and apply for another visa stamp until an EAD has been
obtained and the person holds a job. Without that, the risk of visa denial
is fairly high.
> 5. Can one work for a company for free during their
> 1-year training?
Yes, if such work otherwise complies with labor laws.
> 6. Is there anyone out there who can provide some
> help as to which companies typically hire practical
> traning folks?
The Career Center at the school is usually able to provide some guidance
with this. Otherwise, the job search is a typical search for any job
position in the field. The applicant should be prepared to answer questions
about F-1 OPT. It is a good idea to have a relationship with a good
immigration attorney who would be willing to speak with anyone from the
company who needs information. The applicant can offer the interview the
attorney's card.
> 6. If one doesn't find employment, can he re-enroll
> in an university for MS program?
Yes, if all the steps and paperwork are carried out in a timely way.
