A student on F-1 visa is facing a serious situation after filing their OPT application under the wrong category. The student intended to apply for post-completion c3B. Instead, the application was submitted under pre-completion c3A.
The applicant is currently in the 60-day grace period after completing their degree. They have already uploaded a correction letter and a new I-20 to the USCIS portal. The student hopes the mistake can still be fixed.
Experts say USCIS rarely corrects eligibility categories through correction letters. Filing OPT in the wrong category usually results in denial. This makes the situation stressful for students who depend on timely work authorisation.
USCIS treats the eligibility category as a critical part of the application. Errors in this section often require withdrawing the existing case. A fresh petition usually needs to be filed to correct the mistake.
The student’s 60-day grace period ends on March 1st. To avoid complications, the application must be withdrawn and refiled before this deadline. Missing the cutoff could affect their work authorisation approval.
Some students in similar cases wait for an RFE from USCIS. This can sometimes allow corrections without refiling. However, experts warn this approach carries risk and uncertainty.
Advisors recommend refiling immediately to avoid falling out of status. Withdrawing the earlier application does not refund the fee. The new OPT application requires paying the full fee again.
The student is advised to contact their Designated School Officer DSO immediately. The DSO can confirm whether a new SEVIS recommendation is required. Timely coordination can help prevent further complications.
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