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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the i983 in the editor.
  2. Begin with Section 1: Student Information. Fill in your name as it appears on your I-20 document, along with your email address and the name of the school recommending your STEM OPT.
  3. Continue to provide your SEVIS School Code, Student SEVIS ID No., and details about your degree, including the qualifying major and CIP code.
  4. In Section 2: Student Certification, read through the statements carefully. Confirm that you understand and agree by signing and dating the form.
  5. Move to Section 3: Employer Information. Your employer will need to complete this section, providing their name, address, EIN, and other relevant details.
  6. Section 5 requires both you and your employer to describe the training plan. Clearly outline your role, goals, and how oversight will be provided.
  7. Finally, ensure all sections are completed accurately before submitting. Use our platform’s features for easy editing and signing.

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Before applying to USCIS for a STEM OPT extension, a STEM OPT student must download, complete, sign and submit the Form I-983 to their DSO.
DHS requires that the STEM OPT student and employer work together to complete the Form I-983. Properly completing this form will successfully document the relationship between the STEM OPT opportunity, the academic degree received and the learning objectives of the F-1 student.
Changing Employers In cases where the period of time between employers is longer than 10 days, the student must first report the loss of employment to the DSO and later submit a new Form I-983.
Before applying to USCIS for a STEM OPT extension, a STEM OPT student must download, complete, sign and submit the Form I-983 to their DSO. The STEM OPT student and their prospective employer must work together to complete this form.
Form I-983 Instructions A STEM OPT student and their employer must obtain, complete and sign the Form I-983 before the student may apply for a STEM OPT extension. The STEM OPT student and their employer must work together to complete the Form I-983.

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