S3 Q&A My DSO suggested releasing my SEVIS record in early December for a January start - is that okay?

 The release date is the most important date in your plan, so confirm it with your consultant before you agree to anything. The right date depends on your status: if you're on OPT, your OPT work permission ends on the release date, and you can't work again until your new school authorizes CPT. The new school also needs to be ready to issue your transfer I-20 after the release, so we check both sides before the date is set.