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Posted 3 months ago
Sylvester Glover
Answered 3 months ago
No, OPT is considered temporary employment authorization, not permanent residence.
Madeline Gill
Answered 3 months ago
Only time after obtaining a green card counts toward the five-year residency requirement.
Rendall Gibson
Answered 3 months ago
However, OPT can sometimes help in transitioning to an H-1B visa or employer-sponsored green card.