I was not selected in this H1B lottery, so I am applying for a STEM OPT extension. If there is a second round of H1B selections this year, will my STEM OPT application impact the H1B?

Answer

No, applying for a STEM OPT extension typically would have no impact on an H1B registration case.  (15.Apr.2021)

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