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International Student & Scholar OfficeOPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING (24MONTH STEM EXTENSION) ELIGIBILITY Currently in an approved period of OPT Currently employed with a Verify Employer PROCEDURES TO

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How to fill out 24 month stem extension

1. Obtain a Form I-983 from your Designated School Official (DSO). This form is required to outline your STEM training plan.
2. Complete Section 1 of the Form I-983, providing your personal information and academic details.
3. Meet with your employer and discuss the details of your STEM training program.
4. Complete Section 2 of the Form I-983, which includes the employer's information and the details of your training opportunity.
5. Review and sign the training plan with your employer.
6. Submit the completed Form I-983 to your DSO for review and endorsement.
7. File the Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, along with the required supporting documents and fees.
8. Wait for your STEM extension application to be processed and for your Employment Authorization Document (EAD) to be issued.
9. Once approved, continue to work and maintain your F-1 student status according to the terms and conditions outlined in your STEM training plan.

Who needs 24 month stem extension?

1. International students who have completed a degree in an eligible STEM field and wish to extend their F-1 student status in order to gain additional practical training and work experience.
2. Students who have been offered a job or internship position with an E-Verify employer.
3. Individuals who meet the eligibility criteria for the STEM OPT extension, including maintaining valid F-1 status and having a qualifying STEM degree.

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What is 24 month stem extension?

24 month stem extension is an extension that allows certain F-1 students with science, technology, engineering, or mathematics degrees to extend their post-completion OPT authorization for an additional 24 months.

Who is required to file 24 month stem extension?

F-1 students who have completed a degree in a STEM field and are currently on post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) are required to file for the 24 month stem extension.

How to fill out 24 month stem extension?

The 24 month stem extension application can be filed online through the USCIS website. The application requires the F-1 student to submit Form I-765, along with supporting documentation such as a copy of the STEM degree and OPT employment history.

What is the purpose of 24 month stem extension?

The purpose of the 24 month stem extension is to allow F-1 students with STEM degrees to continue working in the United States for an additional 24 months after their initial OPT expires.

What information must be reported on 24 month stem extension?

The 24 month stem extension application requires the F-1 student to report their STEM degree information, OPT employment history, and information about their employer for the extension period.