Immigration visa status question

On April 1 when the H-1B was filed, your OPT was expiring on May and the system was either not updated with the extension filing or the application was not filed before April.

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Either the system was not updated to reflect your STEM extension or your application was not filed prior to April. You should speak to your DSO.

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