F-1 students who completed a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in a STEM field and are currently engaged in Post-Completion OPT may apply for a 24 Month STEM Extension of their OPT if they have a job or job offer from an E- Verify employer.
Eligibility Requirements
In order to qualify for a STEM extension, you must meet the following requirements:
General Requirements: You must...
- Be currently participating in a 12-month period of approved, Post-Completion OPT and apply in advance of the current OPT’s expiration date.
- Submit your materials to USCIS before the expiration of your current OPT, but no sooner than 90 days before your expiration date.
- Complete Form I-983 STEM Training Plan with your employer (more details provided in the "Application Procedures" section below).
- Be otherwise properly maintaining F-1 status:
Degree Requirements: You must...
- Have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) as identified by the Department of Homeland Security. See the list of STEM-designated majors here on the
Study in the States website.
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NOTE: A qualifying degree that you have earned prior to your most recent degree may be considered for the STEM extension.
Employer and Employment Requirements: You must...
- Be employed at the time of your application.
- Work for, or have accepted employment with, an employer enrolled in the E- Verify Program (view more information about E-Verify here). Please check with the employer’s HR department to confirm if the company is enrolled.
- Have a "bona-fide" relationship with your employer. This means that your employer holds the primary responsibility to ensure that you carry out the details outlined in your I-983 training plan. While you are permitted to work at a client site location, your employer's client should not be the entity providing direct supervision of your work. Read more about the employer eligibility requirements on the USCIS website (visit here) or on the Study in the States website (visit here).
If you are still unsure of your eligibility, please contact an OGE advisor for additional guidance.
Application Procedure
If you are eligible for STEM based on the criteria above, follow these steps to begin the STEM extension request process:
OGE has created a
STEM OPT date calculator for you to plan your STEM extension dates accordingly. Pay close attention to the earliest and latest dates of submission. Keep in mind that government deadlines are not flexible.
Students who apply for OPT STEM extension are required to submit a STEM training plan using Form I-983:
Make sure to save a copy of your Form I-983 for you records.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
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Your employer is required to complete and sign the appropriate sections of your I-983. Therefore, you should provide this form to your employer
at least two weeks ahead of your OGE request deadline. Please see the STEM OPT date calculator in Step 1 for additional information. Please also note that your I-983 must be signed by someone with signatory authority at your employer. This is likely someone in your employer's human resources department. An employee of your employer's client is likely not authorized to sign this form.
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DO NOT complete or sign page 5 when requesting STEM for the first time. This page is only for your 12-month and 24-month STEM participation reports, which you will complete at a later time.
Once you complete this step, you will receive a new STEM OPT endorsed I-20 from OGE, which is required to be included with the materials that you mail to USCIS. If you are away from Mount Pleasant, you can choose to have this mailed to you. The cost of shipment is $20.
NOTE: DO NOT complete this step more than 90 days before your current OPT end date. This date is indicated on the STEM OPT date calculator in Step 1 as the "earliest date to submit materials to OGE."Please have your completed STEM OPT date calculator open and ready as you complete this step. You will need to enter the due dates for your STEM participation reports.
To complete OGE's online application for STEM extension:
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Log in to
OGE's request system.
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Click on Requests > OPT-STEM Extension.
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Click on your current period of OPT in the pop-up box; click anywhere on the post completion OPT entry to proceed.
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Follow the steps from there. Remember to click submit when finished.
USCIS provides two methods for submitting your application for STEM Extension: mailing of physical documents or submission of electronic documents online. Instructions for each method can be found below. Regardless of which method selected, USCIS must receive your application for STEM Extension within 60 days of the signature date on the STEM Extension I-20 you received from completing Stem 3 above.
--For students mailing a paper application--
Place the documents in the order specified below. Print single-sided only and DO NOT staple.
- Two recent passport style photographs (see specifications here); write your name and I-94 number on the back of your photographs
- Check or money order for $410 payable to The Department of Homeland Security OR completed Form G-1450 (download blank copy here) if you wish to pay your filing fee by credit card (money order option is recommended)
- OPTIONAL: Completed Form G-1145 (download blank copy here) if you would like to receive an electronic notification when USCIS accepts your application (note: this provides a notification that USCIS received your application; you will be able to track your case with your receipt number from there)
- Completed USCIS Form I-765 (download blank copy here):
- For Page 1, Part 1, Item 1, mark item 1.c., renewal of my permission...
- For Page 2, Part 2, Item 8, enter the USCIS# on your current EAD card. This is NOT the card#. This is the USCIS# and should be all digits.
- For Page 3, Part 2, Item 27, enter (c)(3)(C) (note: first c is lowercase, second C is UPPERCASE)
- For Page 3, Part 2, Item 28.a., enter the 6-digit number major listed under either Major 1 or Major 2 on your I-20 (depending on which degree qualifies) For example: 11.0103 .
- For Page 3, Part 2, Item 28.b., enter your employer's name as it is listed in E-Verify. You should confirm this with your employer.
- For Page 3, Part 2, Item 28.c., enter your employer's E-Verify number. This is NOT the EIN number. Confirm your the E-Verify number with your employer.
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If you have been issued an I-20 with a different SEVIS ID in the past, either with CMU or another U.S. institution, you should explain that on page 7. This is not common. If yes, enter Page Number 3, Part Number 2, Item Number 26 into the first available item. Then, list all previous SEVIS ID numbers you have had.
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If you have ever been authorized for CPT or OPT in the past, regardless of level, school, or program, you should explain that on page 7. To do so, enter Page Number 3, Part Number 2, Item Number 27 into the first available item. You should indicate which practical training you were previously authorized for, at what level (bachelors, masters, doctoral), whether it was full time or part time, and your start and end dates (remember American date format: mm/dd/yy or use long form to avoid confusion [e.g. July 1, 2018]).
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If you have not received your STEM OPT I-20 yet, DO NOT sign your I-765. Wait until you receive your STEM I-20 to sign your I-765 so your signature date on the I-765 is on or after the issuance date on your STEM OPT I-20.
- STEM OPT endorsed I-20 from OGE
- Photocopies (not originals) of any previous I-20 you have had for CPT or OPT authorization (page 2 of the I-20 shows CPT and OPT authorization); old I-20s that do not include CPT or OPT authorization are not required
- Photocopy of current EAD card
- Photocopy of CMU transcript or diploma stating STEM degree (request official transcript here)
- Printout of online I-94 (download here)
- Copy of your passport information page
- Copy of visa page from passport
- Optional: Employment letter including job description and how the employment relates to the STEM field
USCIS's addresses for mailing are below.
Always double check these addresses on the USCIS website before mailing. These can sometimes change.
If sending by United States Postal Service:
USCIS
PO Box 805373
Chicago, IL 60680
If sending by UPS, FedEx, or DHL:
USCIS
Attn: I-765 C03
131 South Dearborn - 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517
You will receive a letter of receipt within 10 to 30 days from the USCIS Service Center. It may take up to 90 days to obtain the EAD (Employment Authorization) card.
--For students filing online--
Have the following documents/items ready:
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One 2x2 photo meeting U.S. Department of State specifications for passports (view specifications here) in digital format (.jpg/.jpeg or .png); you may wish to try the Department of State electronic passport photo tool
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Current post completion OPT EAD card in digital format (.jpg/.jpeg or .pdf)
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Passport information page (the page with your photo and personal information) in digital format (.jpg/.jpeg or .pdf)
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Visa page from passport (.jpg/.jpeg or .pdf)
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Your CMU transcript (request here) or CMU diploma in digital format (.jpg/.jpeg or .pdf)
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If applying based on completion of a prior degree (e.g. a degree you earned before your most recent degree from CMU), proof of accreditation of the institution where you earned the degree; this is NOT required if you are applying for STEM Extension based on the degree you most recently received from CMU
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Your most recent Form I-94 (download here or, if applicable, make a digital copy of the I-94 card in your passport or Form I-797A if you were approved for a change of status after your most recent entry to the United States).
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An available U.S.-based credit card or bank account and routing numbers for a U.S.-based bank account to complete the filing fee payment
Photos should be in .jpg/.jpeg, or .png format. Documents should be in .pdf, or .jpg/.jpeg format. Use only English letters, numbers, spaces, periods, hyphens, underscores, and parentheses in your document file names. DO NOT use any other non-English or special characters in your file names.
To apply online:
- Go to uscis.gov/file-online and follow the instructions to create an online account. If you already have a USCIS online account, select the option to sign in instead.
- Progress through the first few sections of the online application:
- For your eligibility category, select c(3)(C) STEM Extension
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For your degree, enter your STEM degree name (e.g. MS-Information Systems) followed by the 6-digit number listed under either Major 1 or Major 2 on your I-20 (depending on which degree qualifies) For example: 11.0103.
- Enter the E-Verify information as asked. Be sure to double check this information with your employer. Note that the E-Verify number is NOT the same as the EIN number.
- For your reason for applying, select Renewal of permission to accept employment
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For the question Have you previously filed Form I-765, be sure to mark Yes.
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Complete the remaining questions by using the navigation on the left
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If you would like to use the OGE's address for mailing purposes under the Contact Information section, you may enter the following:
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In care of: Tracy Nakajima, OGE; Ronan Hall 330; Office of Global Engagement; Mount Pleasant, MI 48859.
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Note that the USCIS system may not recognize this address and may produce an error. You can ignore this.
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When asked for your I-94 arrival-departure record number, this can usually be found by downloading your I-94 from the I-94 website (download here). This may also be a card in your passport or a section on a Form I-797 issued by the government for a change of status approval.
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Under Evidence on the left, upload the required documents. IMPORTANT NOTE: Photos should be in .jpg/.jpeg, or .png format. Documents should be in .pdf or .jpg/.jpeg format. Use only English letters, numbers, spaces, periods, hyphens, underscores, and parentheses in your document file names. DO NOT use any other non-English or special characters in your file names.
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Upload a 2x2 passport style photo.
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Upload your I-94.
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Under Employment Authorization Document, upload a copy of the following:
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Your post completion OPT EAD card
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The information page of your passport
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The visa page in your passport
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Under Form I-20, upload a copy of the OPT I-20 you received from the Office of Global Engagement during your advisor appointment. Make sure this I-20 lists STEM OPT on page 2 as being in Requested status.
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Under College Degree, upload a copy of your CMU transcript or CMU diploma showing your STEM degree
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Under Institution accreditation, no evidence is needed if your eligibility for STEM Extension is based on the degree you most recently completed at CMU. If you are applying for STEM Extension based on completion of a prior STEM degree (e.g. not the degree you most recently graduated with), you will need to submit evidence here. In that situation, contact the institution where you received your STEM degree for additional guidance on what they may be able to provide.
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Under Additional information, add the following:
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Enter your past application for Form I-765. To do so, click Add a response and select Getting Started as the section. For page, select Reason for applying. For question, select Have you previously filed Form I-765. For additional information, enter that you previously applied for c(3)(B) post completion OPT. If you have had other prior periods of OPT, please enter that information here.
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If you have used other SEVIS IDs other than what is currently listed on your I-20, enter that information here. To do so, click Add a response and select About You as the section. For page, select Your immigration information. For question, select What is your Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) number. Under additional information, write that you have had a prior SEVIS ID and enter the prior SEVIS ID number. NOTE: You only need to enter a prior SEVIS ID here if you used that I-20. If you were issued other I-20s from other schools that you did not use to obtain a visa or for entry to the United States, you do not need to enter those numbers here.
- Once you are ready to submit, click Review and Submit section and review your information one last time for completeness and accuracy; make changes if needed. If you would like an OGE advisor to review your application, please make sure to do so prior to completing the next steps.
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Under the Your Statement section, read the applicant's statement, check the box, enter your digital signature, and click Next.
- From there, follow the instructions to make the filing fee payment using the pay.gov system. IMPORTANT NOTE: Once you make the filing fee payment, your application is locked and cannot be edited.
- Once you pay, click on the Go to my cases button to see your case status along with your receipt notice.
USCIS provides two methods for submiting your application for STEM Extension: mailing of physical documents or submission of electronic documents online. Instructions for each method can be found below. Regardless of which method selected, USCIS must receive your application for STEM Extension within 60 days of the signature date on the STEM Extension I-20 you received from completing Stem 3 above.
--For students mailing a paper application--
Place the documents in the order specified below. Print single-sided only and DO NOT staple.
- Two recent passport style photographs (see specifications here); write your name and I-94 number on the back of your photographs
- Check or money order for $410 payable to The Department of Homeland Security OR completed Form G-1450 (download blank copy here) if you wish to pay your filing fee by credit card (money order option is recommended)
- OPTIONAL: Completed Form G-1145 (download blank copy here) if you would like to receive an electronic notification when USCIS accepts your application (note: this provides a notification that USCIS received your application; you will be able to track your case with your receipt number from there)
- Completed USCIS Form I-765 (download blank copy here):
- For Page 1, Part 1, Item 1, mark item 1.c., renewal of my permission...
- For Page 2, Part 2, Item 8, enter the USCIS# on your current EAD card. This is NOT the card#. This is the USCIS# and should be all digits.
- For Page 3, Part 2, Item 27, enter (c)(3)(C) (note: first c is lowercase, second C is UPPERCASE)
- For Page 3, Part 2, Item 28.a., enter the 6-digit number major listed under either Major 1 or Major 2 on your I-20 (depending on which degree qualifies) For example: 11.0103 .
- For Page 3, Part 2, Item 28.b., enter your employer's name as it is listed in E-Verify. You should confirm this with your employer.
- For Page 3, Part 2, Item 28.c., enter your employer's E-Verify number. This is NOT the EIN number. Confirm your the E-Verify number with your employer.
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If you have been issued an I-20 with a different SEVIS ID in the past, either with CMU or another U.S. institution, you should explain that on page 7. This is not common. If yes, enter Page Number 3, Part Number 2, Item Number 26 into the first available item. Then, list all previous SEVIS ID numbers you have had.
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If you have ever been authorized for CPT or OPT in the past, regardless of level, school, or program, you should explain that on page 7. To do so, enter Page Number 3, Part Number 2, Item Number 27 into the first available item. You should indicate which practical training you were previously authorized for, at what level (bachelors, masters, doctoral), whether it was full time or part time, and your start and end dates (remember American date format: mm/dd/yy or use long form to avoid confusion [e.g. July 1, 2018]).
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If you have not received your STEM OPT I-20 yet, DO NOT sign your I-765. Wait until you receive your STEM I-20 to sign your I-765 so your signature date on the I-765 is on or after the issuance date on your STEM OPT I-20.
- STEM OPT endorsed I-20 from OGE
- Photocopies (not originals) of any previous I-20 you have had for CPT or OPT authorization (page 2 of the I-20 shows CPT and OPT authorization); old I-20s that do not include CPT or OPT authorization are not required
- Photocopy of current EAD card
- Photocopy of CMU transcript or diploma stating STEM degree (request official transcript here)
- Printout of online I-94 (download here)
- Copy of your passport information page
- Copy of visa page from passport
- Optional: Employment letter including job description and how the employment relates to the STEM field
Use the following address to mail your materials to USCIS:
If sending by United States Postal Service:
USCIS
PO Box 805373
Chicago, IL 60680
If sending by UPS, FedEx, or DHL:
USCIS
Attn: I-765 C03
131 South Dearborn - 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517
You will receive a letter of receipt within 10 to 30 days from the USCIS Service Center. It may take up to 90 days to obtain the EAD (Employment Authorization) card.
--For students filing online--
Students filing online should have the following documents/items ready:
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One 2x2 photo meeting U.S. Department of State specifications for passports (view specifications here) in digital format (.jpg/.jpeg or .png); you may wish to try the Department of State electronic passport photo tool
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Current post completion OPT EAD card in digital form (.jpg/.jpeg or .pdf)
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Passport information page (the page with your photo and personal information) in digital format (.jpg/.jpeg or .pdf)
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Visa page from passport (.jpg/.jpeg or .pdf)
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Your CMU transcript (request here) or CMU diploma in digital format (.jpg/.jpeg or .pdf)
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If applying based on completion of a prior degree (e.g. a degree you may have earned before your most recent degree from CMU), proof of accrediation of the institutoin where you earned the degree; this is NOT required if you are applying for STEM Extension based on the degree you most recently received from CMU
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Your most recent Form I-94 (download here or, if applicable, make a digital copy of the I-94 card in your passport or Form I-797A if you were approved for a change of status after your most recent entry to the United States).
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An available U.S.-based credit card or bank account and routing numbers for a U.S.-based bank account to complete the filing fee payment
Photos should be in .jpg/.jpeg, or .png format. Documents should be in .pdf, or .jpg/.jpeg format. Use only English letters, numbers, spaces, periods, hyphens, underscores, and parentheses in your document file names. DO NOT use any other non-English or special characters in your file names.
To apply online:
- Go to uscis.gov/file-online and follow the instructions to create an online account. If you already have a USCIS online account, select the option to sign in instead.
- Progress through the first few sections of online application:
- For your eligibility category, select c(3)(C) STEM Extension
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For your
degree, enter your degree name (e.g. MS-Information Systems) followed by the 6-digit number listed under either Major 1 or Major 2 on your I-20 (depending on which degree qualifies) For example: 11.0103.
- Enter the
E-Verify information as asked. Be sure to double check with information with your employer. Note that the E-Verify number IS NOT the same as the EIN number.
- For your reason for applying, select
Renewal of permission to accept employment
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For the question
Have you previously filed Form I-765, be sure to mark
Yes.
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Complete the remaining questions by using the navigation on the left
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If you
would like to use the OGE's address for mailing purposes under the Contact Information section, you may enter the following:
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In care of: Tracy Nakajima, OGE; Ronan Hall 330; Office of Global Engagement; Mount Pleasant, MI 48859.
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Note that the USCIS system may not recognize this address and may product an error. You can ignore this.
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When asked
for your
I-94 arrival-departure record number, this can usually be found by downloading your I-94 from the I-94 website here (download here). This may also be a card in your passport or a section on a Form I-797 issued by the government for a change of status approval.
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Under Evidence on the left, upload the required documents. IMPORTANT NOTE: Photos should be in .jpg/.jpeg, or .png format. Documents should be in .pdf or .jpg/.jpeg format. Use only English letters, numbers, spaces, periods, hyphens, underscores, and parentheses in your document file names. DO NOT use any other non-English or special characters in your file names.
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Upload a 2x2 passport style photo.
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Upload your I-94.
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Under Employment Authorization Document, upload a copy of the following:
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Your post completion OPT EAD card
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The information page of your passport
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The visa page in your passport
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Under Form I-20, upload a copy of the OPT I-20 you received from the Office of Global Engagement during your advisor appointment. Make sure this I-20 lists STEM OPT on page 2 as being in Requested status
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Under
College Degree, upload a copy of your CMU transcript or CMU diploma showing your STEM degree
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Under
Institution accreditation, no evidence is needed if your eligibility for STEM Extension is based on the degree you most recently completed at CMU. If you are applying for STEM Extension based on a completion of a prior STEM degree (e.g. not the degree you most recently graduated with), you will need submit evidence here. In that situation, contact the institution where you received your STEM degree for additional guidance on what they may be able to provide.
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Under Additional information, add the following:
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Enter your past application for Form I-765. To do so, click Add a response and select Getting Started as the section.
For page, select
Reason for applying. For question, select Have you previously filed Form I-765. For additional information, enter that you previously applied for c(3)(B) post completion OPT. If you have had other prior periods of OPT, please enter that information here.
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If you have used other SEVIS IDs other than what is currently listed on your I-20, enter that information here. To do so, click Add a response and select About You as the section. For page, select Your immigration information. For question, select What is your Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) number. Under additional information, indicate that you have had a prior SEVIS ID and enter the prior SEVIS ID number. NOTE: You only need to enter a prior SEVIS ID if you used that I-20. If you were issued other I-20s from other schools that you did not use to obtain a visa or for entry to the United States, you do not need to enter those numbers here.
- If you would like an OGE advisor to review your I-765 before submitting (this is not required, though recommended), click on
Review and Submit, but do not submit your application yet. Instead, click on
Your applicaiton summary. Under the
Review the I-765 form information heading, click on the link that says View draft snapshot. Send this draft snapshot to an OGE advisor for review.
- Once you are ready to submit, navigate back to the
Review and Submit section and review your information one last time for completeness and accuracy; make changes if needed.
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Under the Your Statement section, read the applicant's statement, check the box, enter your digital signature, and click Next.
- From there, follow the instructions to make the filing fee payment using the pay.gov system. IMPORTANT NOTE: Once you make the filing fee payment, your application is locked and cannot be edited.
- Once you pay, click on the Go to my cases button to see your case status along with your receipt notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Complete a new Form I-983 with your employer (download blank copy here). Keep in mind that any and all new employment you undertake on STEM OPT must meet the STEM OPT employer requirements. You can read about those requirements above.
- Submit a new employer report just like you did during your initial period of OPT (see reporting page here). The only difference is that you will answer "Yes" for question 1 and attach your completed I-983 to question 2.
- Complete and submit the final evaluation on student progress for your old employer using the Form I-983 you completed with them. This is the bottom box on page 5. Instructions on how to submit this are located on the bottom of this page under the "Submitting Final Evaluation When Changing Employers" heading. This final evaluation is in addition to the ongoing 6-month participation reports you must complete (see FAQ below).
Please note that all changes must be reported to the OGE within 10 days of the change. Your deadline for each requirement may be different depending on when the change happened (i.e. if you left your old employer on a Friday and started your new employer on a Monday, your deadline to submit your final evaluation is 3 days earlier than your deadline to submit your new I-983).
In addition to employment changes outlined in the FAQ above, you must also:
- Report address changes and employer changes to the OGE within 10 days. The process for reporting this is the same as it was for your initial period of OPT (see the
OPT reporting information here).
- Complete STEM participations reports every 6 months. Directions on how to complete those reports are below.
Yes. Here are summary of differences between STEM and 12-month OPT:
- While on STEM, you are required to work full time (20 hours each week or more) for an E-Verify employer. This means that you can no longer be self-employed or count volunteer work as employment.
- You must submit
Form I-983 each time you report a new employer.
- You must report your STEM participation every six months. Instructions are provided below.
- You must submit a completed final evaluation on page 5 of Form I-983 whenever you leave an employer. Instructions are provided below.
- Your allowable days of unemployment increases from 90 days to 150 days. Any days of unemployment that you may have had during your 12-month OPT period count against this 150-day allowance.
You are permitted to have no more than 150 days of unemployment throughout your entire 36 month period of post completion OPT once your STEM extension is approved. Any unemployment that you may have accrued while on 12-month OPT counts against the 150-day maximum. Another way to look at this is that you are given 60 additional days of unemployment while on STEM, which are added to any remaining days of unemployment that you might still have from your 12-month OPT period.
Your STEM extension starts one day after your 12-month OPT expires and ends 24 months after the start date. This is true regardless of your USCIS approval date. See the OPT STEM Extension start and end date calculator for additional guidance on your specific start and end dates.
OGE advises against changing employers while your I-765 is pending since your I-765 names a specific employer. If you must change employers, please follow the procedure outlined above for reporting employment changes with on STEM OPT. This includes submitting a new I-983 for your new employer and the final evaluation on student progress for your old employer. When you submit your employer update, there will be an option to select that your I-765 for STEM OPT is pending and that you are changing employers.
In early 2018, USCIS updated its website to indicate that work at a third-party site may not be allowed. This specific language has since been removed from the website, but the basic premise of having a "bona-fine" employer/employee relationship remains. Therefore, you should keep the following in mind:
- The employer that signs Form I-983 STEM Training Plan must be the employer that provides the practical training experience.
- Employer clients or customers cannot supervise a student's training experience.
- A STEM OPT employer may not assign its training responsibility to a non-employer third party (e.g. a client or customer).
You may read more about the employer requirements on the USCIS website (
visit here) or on the Study in the States website (visit here).
OGE will issue a STEM I-20 so long as your employer properly completes and signs Form I-983. However, USCIS may issue an RFE or deny your STEM extension request in the event your relationship with your employer is unclear. OGE bears no responsibility in the event of a denial.
Submitting STEM Participation Reports
While on STEM OPT, you are required to submit participation reports every six months. These reports are due within 10 days of the required reporting period (6 months, 12 month, 18 months, and 24 months after your start date). To complete your participation reports, please complete the following:
- Go to
https://oia-intl.cmich.edu and log in with your CMU Global ID and password.
- Click on
STEM OPT Extension under the
Records heading on your home screen.
- Choose the correct report to submit depending on the reporting period (6, 12, 18, or 24 months) and complete the required questions.
Please note: the 12 and 24 month reports require completion of the appropriate self-evaluation located on page 5 of Form I-983. You will be asked to upload a copy of your evaluation when you complete the reports for these reporting periods. The 6-month and 18-month reports do not require this self-evaluation component.
Submitting Final Evaluation When Changing Employers
SEVP requires students to submit a final evaluation when leaving an employer, even if the student's period of STEM OPT has not yet expired. To complete and submit this:
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Download Form I-983 and complete the final evaluation section of page 5. This does require a signature from the employer you are leaving or have already left. You do not need to complete any other part of the I-983 for this submission.
- Go to
https://oia-intl.cmich.edu and log in with your CMU Global ID and password.
- Click on
STEM OPT Extension under the
Records heading on your home screen.
- Under
Questionnaires, click on
Submit Final Evaluation Here When Changing Employers. Complete the required questions, upload your Form I-983 where directed, and click
Submit at the bottom. An OGE advisor will be notified of this and indicate your completion accordingly.