If YES, then you don't need to worry. You can also try and talk to the VFS helpdesk to see if it can be corrected on your DS-160.Not a legal advice. It says the validity is from 26th October 2010 to 30th September 2013. All times are GMT-5.
My I20 mentions that my course starts on Aug 28 2017 and ends May 15 2019. It says the validity is from 26th October 2010 to 30th September 2013. I verified the petition. on i20 its written the maximum duration of course is 36 months. In my i-20 , it’s stated as 36 months . Just say that the project you are going for is for just one year and also say that if the project extented, you may stay there for couple more months. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. While completing DS160, nonimmigrant visa application form, there’s a question about Intended Length of Stay. So still should I enter 24 months ?i have applied for california state univ at long beach. @Shonak: You do not have to worry about the expenses after completing your studies (expenses during OPT period) because during OPT you earn money and can easily afford all expenses on your own as well as can save money to send it back home. In this blog you’ve said not to mention the duration of stay lesser than what is stated in the i-20 . What should I write in the 'Intended length of stay in US' section of my DS 160? This page was generated at 01:49 PM.The intended duration of stay should be calculated based on the expiry date on the petition. My current answer may contradict my previous answer but that’s fine. For F-1 students, this would normally be until the month/year of graduation or, if optional practical training is granted, that latter end date. Check your petition to see if it is approved for 3 years. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk.That is good enough. Intended length of stay in DS-160 USA H1B Visa SGonH1BSupport February 23, 2019, 10:13am #1 While submitting Intended length of stay I filled in 30 months as compared to my validity of complete 3 years. Which one should I mention in my DS 160? There is a section in your I-20 that says, ” The normal length of study is 24 months/30 months/5years.” Thanks for the reply. Should I or Should I not include the OPT period? I have been in the same H1B visa for last 5 years and went to india for 3 times . I filled the DS160 form only this month. I have a query regarding Previous US Visits and the length of stay. So, legally I can't stay beyond 34 months in US without an extension (if my visa is issued this month). in ds 160 form i have mention the Intended Length of Stay for F1 Visa as 36 months. Almost, every applicant for F1 Visa ponders what to answer for “Intended Length of Stay”. While completing DS160, nonimmigrant visa application form, there’s a question about Intended Length of Stay.Almost, every applicant for F1 Visa ponders what to answer for “There is a section in your I-20 that says, ” The normal length of study is 24 months/30 months/5years.”It means your university expects you to finish your course in that duration (until and unless you speed up by taking more courses in each semester or slow down by taking only minimum required credits to fulfill F-1 status).Now, you can include your one year OPT into the duration in your I-20, making your intended length of stay one year longer than what is mentioned in your I-20.If you qualify for STEM OPT, then you could make the intended length of stay to as follows:The answer could be 5 years or just duration of your degree.But better I wouldn’t mention your intended length of stay shorter than the duration mentioned in your I-20.However, it is good to include your OPT period into your intended length of stay because VO knows that almost nobody comes back without doing OPT.Therefore, in my opinion, the best answer for the intended length of stay is should equal to the normal length of the study mentioned in your I-20.Remember, the duration mentioned on your I-20 does not include your OPT duration.