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Students: File for the STEM OPT Extension Before Your Initial OPT Expires
Students with existing 17-month STEM OPT EADs may no longer apply to transition their EAD to the 24-month STEM OPT EAD.  If you are a current 17-month STEM OPT participant who applied for the additional seven months by the August 8, 2016 deadline and have questions about the status of your…
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The STEM OPT 24-Month Extension: Here's What's New
On March 11, 2016, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published its final rule on the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) optional practical training (OPT) extension. This final rule will go into effect on May 10, 2016, and at that time will replace the current 17-…
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STEM OPT Hub Explains New Rule to Students, Schools and Employers
Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published its final rule on the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) optional practical training (OPT) extension, which is a 24-month period of temporary training that directly relates to an F-1 student’s program of…
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Celebrate Women’s History Month with Study in the States!
Throughout the month of March, the United States celebrates Women’s History Month. Today, we highlight the more than 500,000 female F and M students currently enrolled at Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified institutions.Where do most female international students come from?…
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