India, Nov. 23 -- A senior undergraduate student in the United States has encountered difficulties in applying for Optional Practical Training (OPT) following the termination of her Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) status. Notably, OPT allows a person to stay in the country longer in order to pursue work in their field of study as a perk of F-1 status.

The student faced the problem when her college enrolled her in online classes for the current semester, which hindered her ability to fulfill the in-person 9-credit requirement necessary for OPT eligibility. Earlier, the student had obtained approval for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for an ongoing internship. However, a change in the Designated School Official...