The 24 Month STEM extension requires students and their employers to complete a Form I-983 Training Plan before OIS can recommend STEM OPT on your I-20.
Requirements
- Submission of your formal Form I-983.
- Reporting changes to name, U.S. Address, email, phone and employment details within 10 days.
- Complete a mandatory reporting check-in every 6 months.
- Submit your signed self-evaluation of the training progress to our office at the 12 month period during STEM OPT and again at your OPT End Date.
STEM OPT HUB
Eligible STEM Majors
Students who have earned a bachelors or a graduate degree in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) may be eligible to obtain a one-time 24-month extension of their F-1 optional practical training.
To be eligible the following must apply:
- Student must have a degree in an approved STEM-designated degree program.
- The employer must be registered in E-Verify.