NOTE: 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 ...

For a current list of degrees approved for the STEM Extension by DHS, students should refer to two resources: You may apply for your STEM Extension up to 90 days before your initial OPT period ends ...

Students are limited to a maximum accrual of 90 days of unemployment during the standard authorization period of post-completion OPT. * Any OPT utilized prior to degree completion will be deducted ...

No. When you apply for OPT, you are requesting authorization to work in a job directly related to your major field of study during a 12-month period. You will choose your requested start and end dates ...

Coverage for the OPT plan would begin either January 15 or August 15, determined by your graduation date. When purchasing the coverage, it must be continuous without any gap. If there is a gap and we ...