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1. To fill out the STEM extension optional practical training (OPT) application, you need to follow these steps:
2. Start by completing Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. Fill out all the required fields, including your personal information, immigration status, and employment eligibility.
3. Make sure to choose the correct category for your STEM degree when selecting the eligibility category on the form.
4. Gather all the required supporting documents, including your valid passport, I-20 form endorsed for STEM OPT extension, and any previous Employment Authorization Document (EAD) cards.
5. Prepare a check or money order for the required filing fee. As of 2021, the fee is $410.
6. Double-check all the information and supporting documents for accuracy and completeness.
7. Make a copy of the entire application and supporting documents for your records.
8. Mail your completed application, supporting documents, and filing fee to the appropriate USCIS Lockbox facility. The address is provided on the Form I-765 instructions.
9. Wait for a receipt notice from USCIS to confirm they have received your application. This notice will contain a receipt number that you can use to track the status of your application online.
10. USCIS will review your application and make a decision. If approved, you will receive an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) card with the approved STEM extension period.
11. Remember to comply with all the STEM OPT reporting requirements during the extension period.
12. Note: It is highly recommended to consult with your designated school official (DSO) or an immigration attorney for guidance throughout the application process.

Who needs stem extension optional practical?

1. The STEM extension optional practical training (OPT) is for international students who have completed a degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field from a U.S. accredited college or university.
2. Specifically, students who have successfully completed a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in a qualifying STEM field may be eligible for the STEM OPT extension.
3. This extension allows eligible students to extend their post-completion OPT work authorization for an additional 24 months, making it a total of 36 months of work authorization.

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What is stem extension optional practical?

Stem Extension Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a 24-month extension of OPT for certain STEM degree holders in the US.

Who is required to file stem extension optional practical?

STEM degree holders who are eligible for OPT and wish to extend their practical training period.

How to fill out stem extension optional practical?

To apply for STEM OPT extension, the student must work with their Designated School Official (DSO) to complete the necessary forms and submit them to USCIS.

What is the purpose of stem extension optional practical?

The purpose of STEM OPT extension is to allow STEM degree holders to gain additional practical work experience in their field of study.

What information must be reported on stem extension optional practical?

The STEM OPT extension application must include detailed information about the student's employer, job duties, and how the work is directly related to their STEM degree.