NOID overturned
Response filed 14 days after engagement
OPT
Background
The applicant filed for OPT with premium processing and received a NOID because of an arrest record. The applicant had a strong background and a firm grasp of the case details.
Challenges
- The applicant engaged us only after the NOID arrived, so time was very short.
- The applicant was under heavy stress, so the work covered both the case and keeping the client steady.
Strategy
- The team stepped in right away, broke the case down and set the priorities for the response.
- Working closely with the applicant, we filed a complete response 14 days after engagement.
Case Timeline
| Date | Progress |
|---|---|
| 01/06/2026 | OPT application filed (premium processing) |
| 02/06/2026 | Engaged the firm after the NOID |
| 02/20/2026 | NOID response filed |
| 04/02/2026 | OPT approved |
Outcome
OPT approved and the job was kept (response filed 02/20/2026 · approved 04/02/2026).
Closing Note
The more complicated the background, the more it pays to assess risk early and leave enough time for a response.