Q: Hi everyone, I have three troublesome questions about immigration rules on an F-1 visa in the United States.
I am in the United States on F-1 visa (Study visa) and have earned the Associate degree in Computer Science from Community College. After the graduation, I have applied for Post-OPT which is like getting Work authorization card (EAD) from the government. I just sent the required application documents to the USCIS Phoenix Center last week. So my application is in the processing, and I will get EAD for one year within 90 days. I have three concerns going on in my mind.
The Question No. 1) I would like to know if can I get the OPT extension after my first year of EAD card Expires? Because according to the OPT rules, my field is related to STEM. But I am not sure that I could be eligible to get the extension since I have earned the associate degree which is lower in level compared to (Master's or Bachelor's degree). So please contribute your opinions I want to know your views on this subject I am worried about it?
A:
This question should be answered by your school DSO. They are in a better position to answer this question than any of us attorneys.
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