A student may not be authorized for more than two lifetime STEM OPT extensions. The period cannot be “split” into two periods. The employment start date on the new EAD card will be the day immediately ...

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 ...

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is temporary employment directly related to an F-1 student’s major area of study. Eligible students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT employment authorization ...

The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) requires schools to maintain certain information in SEVIS for all students currently on approved OPT (Optional Practical Training). As an F-1 student on ...

The Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) OPT extension is a 24-month period of temporary training that directly relates to an F-1 student's program of study in an approved STEM field.

New USCIS Policy Changes: The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently updated its policy guidelines for Optional Practical Training (OPT) and STEM OPT extensions, significantly ...

Q: I run a small engineering firm. I posted a job on a job board, and I am getting a lot of “OPT” students. I looked online but I am confused about OPTs, EADs, etc. I am not sure if I must pay them a ...

Reminder: STEM OPT I-20 Needed; Do not submit your STEM OPT Application to USCIS without first obtaining an OPT Extension Recommendation I-20. Please note that these resources are intended for general ...

Reminder: Do not submit your OPT application to USCIS without first obtaining an OPT recommendation I-20 from the DSO. Please note that these resources are intended for general informational purposes ...