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 ...

Following post-completion OPT, some F-1 students are eligible for a two-year STEM OPT extension. In order to apply for and receive the STEM OPT extension, an F-1 student must: F-1 students must have ...

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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 ...

Students with a 24-month STEM OPT Extension authorization cannot be unemployed for more than 150 days during their total OPT period; this includes the initial 12 months of post completion OPT and the ...

International students face STEM OPT denials despite meeting requirements, often due to employment compliance issues. A recent case highlights the need for meticulous documentation and clear training ...

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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 ...

A Reddit post from a distressed international student has once again brought attention to a growing concern among F-1 visa holders in the US: what happens when a STEM OPT extension is denied, even ...