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I am an F-1 international student completing my Master's degree in the US. I have been maintaining full status throughout my program.

Timeline:

• March 9, 2026 — Filed I-765 OPT application. Receipt No. redacted. Requested start date June 8, 2026
• May 15, 2026 — Current I-20 program end date (TODAY)
• May 18, 2026 — Registrar creating special summer course in system
• May 20 – June 30, 2026 — Summer course dates
• August 2026 — New expected graduation date

Situation:

Failed one required course in final semester. University approved me to retake it in summer pushing graduation to August 2026. Already had pending OPT application when this happened.

What my DSO told me today:

1. Do NOT withdraw pending OPT
2. I-20 stays as is — no extension
3. Enroll Monday and send enrollment confirmation
4. OPT application remains valid
5. Consulted SEVIS school representative who confirmed this approach

My questions:

1. Is enrolling after my I-20 end date a status violation?
2. Will SEVIS auto-terminate my record when I enroll?
3. Taking one course after June 8 OPT start date — is that permissible incidental study? beacuse it is the required course

I am an F-1 international student completing my Master's degree in the US. I have been maintaining full status throughout my program.

Timeline:

• March 9, 2026 — Filed I-765 OPT application. Receipt No. redacted. Requested start date June 8, 2026
• May 15, 2026 — Current I-20 program end date (TODAY)
• May 18, 2026 — Registrar creating special summer course in system
• May 20 – June 30, 2026 — Summer course dates
• August 2026 — New expected graduation date

Situation:

Failed one required course in final semester. University approved me to retake it in summer pushing graduation to August 2026. Already had pending OPT application when this happened.

What my DSO told me today:

1. Do NOT withdraw pending OPT
2. I-20 stays as is — no extension
3. Enroll Monday and send enrollment confirmation
4. OPT application remains valid
5. Consulted SEVIS school representative who confirmed this approach

My questions:

1. Is enrolling after my I-20 end date a status violation?
2. Will SEVIS auto-terminate my record when I enroll?
3. Taking one course after June 8 OPT start date — is that permissible incidental study?
4. SEVP Policy Guidance 1004-03 Section 6.9 recommends withdrawal in this situation but my DSO says opposite — who is correct?

PLEASE IF ANY HELP PLEAASE ASAP !!!!!

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Thanks