No, they will not be counted as fulfillment of OPT requirements, but you can check with the DSO at your university to receive a definitive "no."

Is it mandatory to join the consultancy if they have applied your H1 transfer ?

You are not required to be employed by the new company which filed an H1B petition for you if you continue to be employed by your current H1B...

How long can I overstay on I-797C if I have an expired I-94?

You are in a period of authorized stay while a properly filed change of status application is pending no matter how long it takes for a decision.

My STEM opt extension will expire on 4th April 2015. Can I file H1-B on 1st April 2015 and have cap-gap & work during cap gap?

Yes, the H1B petition can be filed and you will be covered under cap-gap if the H1B petition requests change of status and employment start date of...

Is three anyway I can get a green card I am marry A US

All sponsoring paperwork including the immigrant petition and the adjustment of status package should be filed with the USCIS. You remain removable...

Acceptance receipt not received and how much processing time required for i94

A correctly filed extension of status application prior to I-94 expiration will allow you to remain in a period of authorized stay. A receipt...

My H1b 6 years expiring on Jan 14th 2014. PERM is in processing status. Any option of keep on working?

The application requesting COS to B2 will keep you in an authorized period of stay in the U.S. When PERM is pending for one year on Feb. 06,...

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Does L-1 have to be in the US to file extension?

You and the children can stay in the U.S. no later than I-94 expiration date, but your stay is authorized beyond that point if an EOS application...

Came to US on H4, Now I have H1B Approved, Need to go back to H4

If the H1B petition stated that you were granted change of status, then you are in H1B status and should be paid the salary indicated in the H1B...

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Do I need to re-apply or reinstate Green card for my brother?

If your brother has remained outside the U.S. for more than one year without a reentry permit (and 2 years with a reentry permit) he has...