F-1 students with STEM degrees in fields listed on the ICE STEM Designated Degree Program List may be eligible for the OPT STEM Extension. F-1 students with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, ...

What is the OPT STEM-Extension? The Optional Practical Training STEM Extension gives students an additional 24 months of OPT authorization if they have a U.S. degree in an approved science, technology ...

Many different types of employment are allowed while on the OPT STEM extension but there may be some types of employment that do not meet the USCIS guidelines. Unpaid or volunteer work is not allowed ...

International students on OPT and STEM OPT can change employers, but strict rules apply. Regular OPT allows flexibility with reporting and unemployment limits. STEM OPT demands E-Verify enrollment and ...

F-1 students with degrees in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) and are currently engaged in Post-Completion OPT may be eligible for a 24-month extension of OPT. Please ...

For international graduates seeking a STEM OPT extension, it's crucial that employers submit Form I-983, a training plan that outlines necessary training, not a sponsorship request. Many employers may ...

The process to extend a postdoctoral scholar position varies depending on the visa status of the scholar. If your postdoctoral scholar holds an F-1, J-1, or H-1B visa, it is critical to plan ahead, as ...

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a federal program 72% of international students use to remain in the U.S. after they graduate. American companies seeking highly educated talent can use OPT to ...

If you are currently a student or just graduated and are applying within your grace period, you cannot apply directly for the STEM OPT Extension: only those currently in their 12-month OPT ...