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I'm Peter Roberts, immigration attorney, who does work for YC and startups. AMA

257 points proberts | 1 comments | 16 May 25 15:05 UTC | HN request time: 0.453s | source

I'll be here for the next 5-6 hours. As usual, there are countless topics given the rapidly changing immigration landscape and I'll be guided by whatever you're concerned with. Please remember that I can't provide legal advice on specific cases because I won't have access to all the facts. Please stick to a factual discussion in your questions and I'll try to do the same in my answers.

Edit: I am taking a break now and will return later this afternoon/evening to respond to any comments and answer any questions. Thank you everyone for a great and engaged AMA so far.

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bogzz ◴[16 May 25 20:53 UTC] No.44009744[source]▶
Thank you so much for this AMA.

If I am on STEM OPT and my F1 visa has expired, what are my chances of renewing my F1 visa if I visit home in Serbia and want to return to USA to work in person?

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proberts ◴[17 May 25 14:21 UTC] No.44014534[source]▶
It's possible to renew an F-1 visa while on STEM OPT but there's some risk because a consular officer could conclude that you do not have the intent to return home to Serbia after the end of your STEM OPT. That being said, F-1 students renew their visas while on STEM OPT all the time; it's just not risk-free so you would want to be well prepared for your interview.
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1. bogzz ◴[17 May 25 17:51 UTC] No.44015858[source]▶
Thank you SO MUCH for your response, and for taking the time for this entire AMA, it is very very much appreciated.

I am curious about what the interview might entail? I've applied for tourist and F1 visas and renewals about 6 times and I've never been asked any pointed questions.