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How to fill out cap-gap extension i-20 request

How to fill out cap-gap extension i-20 request

1. Download the Form I-20 from the official USCIS website.
2. Fill out the personal information section, including your full name, date of birth, and SEVIS ID number.
3. Provide your current address and contact information.
4. Indicate your current immigration status and attach supporting documents, such as your OPT approval notice.
5. Explain the reason for requesting the cap-gap extension and provide any additional details or documentation required.
6. Sign and date the form.
7. Submit the completed Form I-20 to your designated school official (DSO) or international student office for review.
8. Once reviewed, the DSO will make updates in SEVIS and issue the revised cap-gap extension I-20.
9. Collect the newly issued cap-gap extension I-20 from your DSO and keep it with your other immigration documents.
10. If necessary, submit a copy of the I-20 to the USCIS as part of your application for cap-gap extension.

Who needs cap-gap extension i-20 request?

1. Those who are currently on Optional Practical Training (OPT) and have a pending or approved H-1B visa petition.
2. Individuals whose OPT authorization expires before October 1st in the current calendar year.
3. Students who have been selected for the H-1B visa lottery and are waiting for their H-1B to take effect on October 1st.

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What is cap-gap extension i-20 request?

Cap-gap extension i-20 request is a request made by eligible F-1 students to extend their stay in the U.S. until October 1st if their H-1B petition is pending or approved.

Who is required to file cap-gap extension i-20 request?

F-1 students who have an H-1B petition filed on their behalf and whose OPT expiration date is before the start of their H-1B status are required to file cap-gap extension i-20 request.

How to fill out cap-gap extension i-20 request?

F-1 students must work with their designated school official (DSO) to complete and file the cap-gap extension i-20 request through the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).

What is the purpose of cap-gap extension i-20 request?

The purpose of cap-gap extension i-20 request is to bridge the gap between the end of an F-1 student's OPT employment authorization and the start of their approved H-1B status.

What information must be reported on cap-gap extension i-20 request?

Cap-gap extension i-20 request must include the F-1 student's personal information, OPT end date, H-1B petition receipt number, and employer information.