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Visit USCIS STEM Resources
Learn about options for STEM professionals, including F-1 students, to work in the United States.
Visit the SEVIS Help Hub
Visit the SEVIS Help Hub to access helpful information about SEVIS. The SEVIS Help Hub includes information on reporting requirements, guides and the latest on SEVIS enhancements and webinars.
Eligible F-1 nonimmigrant students with STEM degrees from Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified and accredited U.S. colleges and universities may apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Interested F-1 students must apply for and receive an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
STEM OPT Resources
Student
Resources
Are you interested in participating in STEM OPT? Get started with these resources.
Students: Determining STEM OPT Extension Eligibility
School
Resources
DSOs must recommend a student for STEM OPT and satisfy reporting requirements. Learn more with these resources.
DSOs: Recommending Students for the STEM OPT Extension
Employer
Resources
Are you an employer of STEM OPT students? Read these resources to learn more about your reporting responsibilities and requirements.
Additional Resources
For Stakeholders
Access these additional resources for more information on STEM OPT.
