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Leticia Hendricks

Posted 3 months ago

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Does time spent on OPT count toward the five-year requirement for U.S. citizenship?
3 Responses
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Sylvester Glover

Answered 3 months ago

User

No, OPT is considered temporary employment authorization, not permanent residence.

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Madeline Gill

Answered 3 months ago

User

Only time after obtaining a green card counts toward the five-year residency requirement.

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Rendall Gibson

Answered 3 months ago

User

However, OPT can sometimes help in transitioning to an H-1B visa or employer-sponsored green card.

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