Had no clue about this but found out that one year post completion OPT is for each level of degree and not for each degree. I already had OPT for my prior Masters and got another OPT approved last year for my second Masters. I am currently on grace period after completion of my second OPT and awaiting the H1B transfer. I did not realize I was not eligible for the second OPT until today (I feel totally dumb) and I am freaking out! I left the country after my first Masters OPT and had a new SEVIS number for the second Masters. I applied like all my friends as usual and got approved with a new EAD without any hickups. What are the repercussions to this? Is it going to impact my H1B transfer? Any thoughts around this?
I think your post completion OPT may have been approved due to new SEVIS record otherwise the USCIS adjudicating office should have known about your prior OPT for same level.
I dont think there is a reason to worry as your OPT employment was approved and authorized by USCIS.
I dont think this will impact your H1B.