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How to fill out optional practical training-stem extension

How to fill out optional practical training-stem extension

1. Gather all the required documents for the OPT-STEM extension application. This includes your Form I-765, Form I-20 with OPT-STEM recommendation, SEVIS fee receipt, and any additional supporting documents.
2. Complete Form I-765 accurately and thoroughly. Make sure to provide all the necessary information, including your personal details, immigration status, employment history, and educational background.
3. Attach the required supporting documents to your application. This may include copies of your previous EAD (Employment Authorization Document), your current passport, your I-94 record, and your academic transcripts.
4. Pay the required filing fee for the OPT-STEM extension application. As of 2022, the fee is $410. You can pay by check or money order payable to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
5. Mail your complete application package to the appropriate USCIS Lockbox facility. Make sure to use a trackable mailing method and keep a copy of the application for your records.
6. Wait for a receipt notice from USCIS confirming the receipt of your OPT-STEM extension application. This may take a few weeks.
7. Follow any additional instructions provided by USCIS, such as attending a biometrics appointment or providing additional documentation if requested.
8. Wait for a decision from USCIS on your OPT-STEM extension application. This process may take several months.
9. If approved, you will receive a new EAD card with the OPT-STEM extension duration. Make sure to follow all the rules and regulations associated with your OPT-STEM employment.
10. If denied, you may consider consulting an immigration attorney to explore your options or reapplying if eligible.

Who needs optional practical training-stem extension?

1. Optional Practical Training - STEM Extension is intended for F-1 visa students who have completed a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) field.
2. These students must have previously completed a period of regular OPT and be currently employed or planning to be employed by an employer enrolled in the E-Verify program.
3. The OPT-STEM extension allows eligible students to extend their post-completion OPT period for an additional 24 months, providing them with more time to gain practical work experience in their field of study.

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What is optional practical training-stem extension?

Optional Practical Training (OPT) STEM extension is a 24-month extension of the regular 12-month OPT period for certain Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) degree holders.

Who is required to file optional practical training-stem extension?

STEM degree holders who wish to extend their OPT period by an additional 24 months are required to file for OPT STEM extension.

How to fill out optional practical training-stem extension?

To fill out the OPT STEM extension application, the applicant must submit Form I-765, along with supporting documents and the required fee to USCIS.

What is the purpose of optional practical training-stem extension?

The purpose of the OPT STEM extension is to provide STEM degree holders with an opportunity to gain additional practical work experience in the United States.

What information must be reported on optional practical training-stem extension?

The OPT STEM extension application must include information about the applicant's STEM degree, employer's E-verify number, and proposed training plan.