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 ...

The 24-Month STEM OPT Extension adds an additional 2 years of work authorization to the year of Initial Optional Practical Training. This allows you to participate in up to 3 years of OPT. You must ...

What is Optional Practical Training? Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a temporary employment benefit that allows an F-1 student visa holder to remain in the US and gain additional training and ...

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 ...

How does STEM designation affect the OPT process? International students who complete a STEM-designated degree may be eligible to apply for the STEM extension, which is an additional 24 months of work ...

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You must confirm usage of your STEM OPT every six months from the start date of STEM OPT, until the end of the 24-month STEM extension. Please report the name and address of your current employer and ...

To maintain your F-1 status while on a 24-Month OPT STEM Extension, you must satisfy a number of requirements.

This page provides information regarding the 24-month STEM OPT extension. If you are currently working on a 12-month Post-Completion OPT work authorization, you may be eligible for a 24-month ...