OPT approval needs non-immigrant intent, because it's a non-immigrant visa. Applying for asylum shows immigrant intent. Can denied asylum affect my chance to get OPT?
If you are still in F-1 status at the time that the asylum application is denied, the denial should not affect your nonimmigrant status and ability to obtain OPT. U.S.C.I.S. questions on immigrant intent are focused on persons who have filed for immigrant visa petitions or immigrant visas or adjustments of status to permanent residence.Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.
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