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I recently completed my master’s degree, and have been on OPT for two months. Due to a family emergency, I need to go back to my home country for at least six months. If I return in F-1 status and complete a second master’s degree, can I then use my remaining OPT time, and then apply for a STEM OPT extension?

19 Sep 2019
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Generally speaking, if an individual uses any period of OPT following the completion of a master’s degree, that person is not eligible for any OPT following the completion of a second master’s degree. (19.Sep.2019)

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