Of course, the only way to be 100% sure that you will be able to stay in the U.S. You must also have the other documents listed above. You will notice that your EAD will say "Not valid for re-entry to the U.S." on the bottom this means that this card alone will not enable you to return to the U.S. It is recommended that you carry proof of employment or that you are actively seeking employment (e.g., job offer letter, invitation to an interview or career fair). The best case scenario for traveling abroad while on OPT is that you have a valid passport, valid F-1 visa, valid EAD, and I-20 with a recent travel signature, and you are coming back to work on your OPT. Immigration officers have some discretionary authority and it seems that students who meet the documentary requirements for admission (I-20 with recent travel signature, EAD card, valid passport and valid F-1 visa) have not had a problem reentering the U.S., even if they didn't have a job yet (assuming they had not exceeded the 90 days of unemployment) or their OPT has not started yet. because the student did not have a job offer. No one knew personally of a student who had been refused entry to the U.S. However, based on the experience of previous students, discussions with advisors at other universities, and a meeting with CBP (Immigration) officials, immigration officers seem to be somewhat lenient with regard to students on OPT. The original federal regulation states that “An F-1 student who has an unexpired EAD issued for post-completion practical training and who is otherwise admissible may return to the United States to resume employment after a period of temporary absence.” IMPORTANT: Students who have an OPT STEM Extension application pending, should wait till their request is approved and have received the new Employment Authorization Document (EAD) before traveling abroad. you are coming back to resume employment.you meet the immigration admission requirements for F-1 status (i.e., you have the required documents - passport, F-1 visa, I-20 and EAD, you are not inadmissible due to commission of a crime, etc., you do not have immigrant intent).employer or job offer letter (not required but recommended).I-20 with a travel signature signed within the last six months.after traveling while on OPT as long as you have the required documents:
This means that you should be able to return to the U.S. The EAD must be used in combination with an I-20 endorsed for reentry by the DSO within the last six months." "An F-1 student who has an unexpired EAD issued for post-completion practical training and who is otherwise admissible may return to the United States to resume employment after a period of temporary absence. Please be aware that federal regulations and official policy do not always match practice, so hopefully this discussion will assist you in planning your travel. The following information deals with F-1 students traveling after graduation and while on OPT.
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