Denied OPT extension

[VTUD 0]

Hello, 

 

 Here is my current situation. 

    1. Male divorced with two kids borne in the US  5 and 6 

    2. Finished 2 years under F1 - Building Engineering

    3. I was under OPT for two year my extension request just got denied.  

 

I am told that I will have 60 days to leave the us from the date of the notification. 

 

Is there a visa I could change for to extend for a few months in order to get my affairs set. 

It is August, I can consider to register and continue my studies but all universities already started and I can sign up for spring. So if this is the case what option do I have? Do i have to leave and come back in May? 

 

Any help is appreciated. 

[milimelo 4,234]

60 days should be enough to wrap up your affairs. 
 

You can try I-539 change of status from F1 to B2. 

[arken 4,197]

Note that change of status to B2 is taking way more than 6 months and the i94 will have max stay of 6 months even if approved. So the i94 will already have expired by the time you receive it and you will fall out of status.

 

Best is to leave on time and if you want to pursue another degree, you can try the F1 visa route again.