7.STEM OPT Extension
If you completed a degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) field and are currently on Post-Completion OPT, you may be eligible for a 24-month STEM OPT Extension, allowing you up to 36 months of total work authorization.
Who Qualifies?
Your degree must be on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. You must be working for an E-Verify employer in a job related to your STEM major. You must apply before your current OPT ends.
Important Reminders
The STEM OPT extension application must be submitted on time to avoid any gap in work eligibility. You can continue working for up to 180 days after your current OPT ends while your STEM extension is pending, as long as your application is submitted before the expiration date.
Need Help or Ready to Apply?
Contact Yesenia Farfan, Director of International Admissions, at farfany@moval.edu She will guide you through the steps and provide you with the most up-to-date requirements and instructions for the STEM OPT Extension process. .
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