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On line 11 check Yes indicate which service center approved your original OPT if in California this is the California Service Center. Express mail is an option if needed to ensure your application is received prior to your current OPT end date. Regulations require that the application be mailed within 60 days from the date your OPT STEM extension I-20 is issued and received by USCIS before your current OPT expires. You must sign the self-evaluation prior to submitting it to Cal Poly. See...

How to fill out opt 24-month stem extension

How to fill out opt 24-month stem extension

1. Gather all the required documents such as your passport, I-20 form, I-765 form, and supporting documents.
2. Complete the I-765 form accurately and provide all the necessary information.
3. Pay the required fee for the extension application and obtain a receipt.
4. Compile all the documents, including the completed form, supporting documents, and fee receipt.
5. Make copies of all the documents for your records.
6. Submit the application packet through mail to the appropriate USCIS service center.
7. Wait for the USCIS to process your application and receive a receipt notice.
8. Monitor the status of your application online using the USCIS case status tracker.
9. Attend any biometrics appointments if required.
10. Wait for the USCIS to make a decision on your application.
11. If approved, receive your new EAD card with the extended OPT period.
12. Ensure to maintain your F-1 status and comply with all OPT rules and regulations.

Who needs opt 24-month stem extension?

1. F-1 visa holders who have completed a degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) field from a U.S. educational institution.
2. Individuals who are currently on the 12-month Optional Practical Training (OPT) period and wish to extend their employment authorization.
3. Those who have a job offer or are already employed by an E-Verify employer.
4. Students who want to extend their stay in the U.S. for an additional 24 months to gain more work experience in their field of study.
5. Applicants who meet all the eligibility requirements specified by the USCIS for the 24-month STEM OPT extension.

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What is opt 24-month stem extension?

OPT 24-month stem extension allows eligible F-1 students with a science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) degree to extend their Optional Practical Training (OPT) period by an additional 24 months.

Who is required to file opt 24-month stem extension?

F-1 students with a qualifying STEM degree who are currently on OPT and meet the other eligibility requirements are required to file for the OPT 24-month stem extension.

How to fill out opt 24-month stem extension?

To apply for the OPT 24-month stem extension, eligible students need to submit Form I-765, along with supporting documents, to USCIS before the expiration of their current OPT period.

What is the purpose of opt 24-month stem extension?

The purpose of the OPT 24-month stem extension is to provide eligible STEM degree holders with additional time to gain valuable work experience in the United States.

What information must be reported on opt 24-month stem extension?

The OPT 24-month stem extension application requires the student to provide information about their employer, job duties, and how the work relates to their STEM degree.