Edud Tsop

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I applied for practical training (PT) after my graduation (was on
student visa). These days the PT approval is taking the service center
(NE) about 2-3 months. Here are my questions:

1) In the interim period (my graduation and PT approval), do I've
valid status?
2) When does the PT clock start ticking; after the approval or the
date when I submitted my application?

Thanks much!

Sylvia Ottemoeller

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    > -Post for a friend-
    > I applied for practical training (PT) after my graduation (was on
    > student visa). These days the PT approval is taking the service center
    > (NE) about 2-3 months. Here are my questions:
    > 1) In the interim period (my graduation and PT approval), do I've
    > valid status?

If the I-765 application for optional practical training is filed in a
timely manner, that is, before graduation, the stay of the person in the
U.S. is authorized until the adjudication of the I-765.

    > 2) When does the PT clock start ticking; after the approval or the
    > date when I submitted my application?

What clock? If you are referring to the 12 month total time available in
F-1 OPT, it starts on the approval date (if the Designated Student Officer
used the correct type of endorsement on the I-20).