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- Click ‘Get Form’ to open the 24-Month STEM OPT Extension application in our editor.
- Begin by filling out your personal information, including your name, U of M ID#, SEVIS ID#, and contact details. Ensure accuracy as this information is crucial for processing.
- Indicate whether you are applying based on your most recent STEM degree or a previous one. If applicable, attach the Supplement form for previous degrees.
- Complete the financial information section, detailing your living expenses and sources of funding. This helps demonstrate your financial stability during the extension period.
- Assemble all required application materials in the specified order, ensuring you include forms I-765 and I-983, along with necessary fees and documentation.
- Mail your completed application to the appropriate USCIS Lockbox address based on your state. Use certified mail for tracking purposes.
- After mailing, monitor your application status through USCIS and ensure compliance with reporting requirements while on STEM OPT.
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What is the maximum duration of OPT for F-1 visa holders?
Optional Practical Training (OPT) is 12-month work authorization available to F-1 international students who have been full-time students for at least two consecutive semesters and plan to seek employment in the United States in their fields of study. Looking for information about the 24-month STEM OPT Extension?
What is a 2 year STEM OPT extension?
The STEM OPT extension is a 24-month period of temporary training that directly relates to an F-1 students program of study in an approved STEM field.
Can OPT be extended beyond 3 years?
Optional Practical Training (OPT) is 12-month work authorization available to F-1 international students who have been full-time students for at least two consecutive semesters and plan to seek employment in the United States in their fields of study.
Do I need to renew my F-1 visa for STEM OPT?
Your F-1 status will end. If you are approved for OPT/STEM while outside the United States, you will need to arrange for your EAD card to be sent to you in order to re-enter the United States. If your F-1 visa is expired, you will need to reapply for an F-1 visa with your EAD card and proof of employment.
How long is F-1 OPT valid?
Eligible students can apply to receive up to 12 months of OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies (pre-completion) and/or after completing their academic studies (post-completion). However, all periods of pre-completion OPT will be deducted from the available period of post-completion OPT.
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What is the deadline for applying for a 24-month STEM OPT extension?
The deadline for students to request a STEM OPT I-20 from OIS is 15 business days before their Post-Completion OPT EAD end date. For example, if a students Post-Completion OPT EAD ends on Friday, 10/25/2024, then they must submit their STEM OPT Extension I-20 Request by Friday, 10/04/2024.
What is the maximum OPT period?
As mentioned earlier, the most straightforward option for staying in the U.S. after your initial OPT ends is to apply for the STEM OPT extension. The STEM OPT extension allows eligible students to extend their OPT period for an additional 24 months, giving them up to 36 months of total work authorization in the U.S.
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It permits F-1 students who have earned a qualifying STEM degree to extend their post-completion OPT by 24 months. This extension is not automatic; you must
Jan 30, 2026 Certain F-1 students who receive science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degrees may apply for a 24-month extension of their post-completionRead more