STEM OPT Hub. Students, designated school officials (DSOs) and employers can use this page to learn about the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) ...

The STEM OPT extension is a 24-month period of temporary training that directly relates to an F-1 student's program of study in an approved STEM field.

Report violations through this Homeland Security Investigations tip submission form. There are a number of enforcement and oversight mechanisms to help ensure ...

DHS grants STEM OPT extensions to eligible F-1 students who are currently in a period of post-completion OPT once per degree level (i.e., bachelor's, ...

The STEM OPT student must complete Section 1 of the Form I-983 and work with their prospective employer to complete Sections 2-6. For more information about ...

DHS's STEM designated degree program list includes all STEM fields qualifying an F-1 student for a STEM OPT extension. DHS determined a “STEM field” is a field ...

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The formal training plan must clearly articulate the STEM OPT student's learning objectives and affirm the employer's commitment to helping the student achieve ...

For more information and a tutorial on completing the Form I-983, see the STEM OPT Hub on the Study in the States site. ... Go to the OPT Employment page. stem 2.