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24-Month STEM OPT Extension for Students on F-1 Visas 2025

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The document outlines the process for applying for a 24-month STEM OPT extension for F-1 visa students who have completed a degree in a designated STEM field. It details eligibility requirements, application steps, necessary forms, and reporting obligations while on STEM OPT. Students must be currently authorized for post-completion OPT, employed by an E-Verify registered employer, and maintain compliance with reporting requirements throughout the extension period.

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Which type of employment is not allowed on a 24-month STEM extension OPT?

What types of employment are not allowed on STEM OPT? Volunteer or unpaid work. Self-employment: you cannot complete and sign the Form I-983 form as an employee and You must have an employer who can complete and sign the form.

What is the grace period for F-1 STEM OPT?

Students are allowed to remain in the U.S. for up to 60 days after the approved STEM OPT Extension end date printed on their EAD. This period of time is called a grace period. During this time, students may not work and cannot leave and re-enter the U.S. as F-1 students.

What is the new rule for STEM OPT?

The STEM extension of OPT will be 24 months in duration. Qualifying F-1 students will thus be eligible for a total of 36 months of OPT employment authorization, including the initial 12-month OPT period.

What is the STEM OPT extension for F-1?

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 STEM OPT be extended after 24 months?

For example: If you receive a 24-month STEM OPT extension based on a qualifying bachelors degree and you later earn a qualifying masters degree, you may apply for an additional 24-month STEM OPT extension based on your masters degree.

Can F-1 students use OPT or STEM?

STEM OPT Extension Are an F-1 student who received a STEM degree included on the STEM Designated Degree Program List (PDF); Are employed by an employer who is enrolled in and is using E-Verify; and. Received an initial grant of post-completion OPT employment authorization based on your STEM degree.

Do STEM students get 3 years OPT?

Certain F-1 students who receive science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degrees may apply for a 24-month extension of their post-completion optional practical training (OPT).

Can I renew my F-1 visa while on STEM OPT?

Renewing an F-1 visa while you have only a few months left on your STEM OPT can be challenging, but it is not impossible. When applying for an F-1 visa renewal, you need to clearly demonstrate your intent to return to the US for a legitimate academic purpose.

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