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Thank you so much for this AMA.

If I am on STEM OPT and my F1 visa has expired, what are my chances of renewing my F1 visa if I visit home in Serbia and want to return to USA to work in person?

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proberts 7 days ago | parent [-]

It's possible to renew an F-1 visa while on STEM OPT but there's some risk because a consular officer could conclude that you do not have the intent to return home to Serbia after the end of your STEM OPT. That being said, F-1 students renew their visas while on STEM OPT all the time; it's just not risk-free so you would want to be well prepared for your interview.

	▲	bogzz 7 days ago \| parent [-]
		Thank you SO MUCH for your response, and for taking the time for this entire AMA, it is very very much appreciated. I am curious about what the interview might entail? I've applied for tourist and F1 visas and renewals about 6 times and I've never been asked any pointed questions.