STEM OPT Resources

• What should I know about the 24-Month STEM OPT rule?
  • Read the summary.
• Applying for the STEM OPT Extension:
  • STEM OPT Extension Tutorial
• Reporting Requirements During STEM OPT:
  • Standard reporting schedule
  • My Reporting Deadlines (24-Month Personalized Reporting Calculator)

Please note: In addition to meeting all scheduled reporting requirements, each STEM OPT student must submit a new I-983 to their DSO in order to report any material changes to, or material deviations from, the student's formal training plan. Updates made in the SEVP Portal alone do not satisfy the regulatory reporting requirements. More information about what is considered a "material change" can be found in our FAQ.

• STEM OPT Forms:
  • 6-Month Reporting Form
  • Form I-983
  • Student Memorandum of Understanding (24 months)
  • Employer Memorandum of Understanding (24 months)
• What should I do if...
  • My name changes?
  • My home address changes?
  • My employment details change?
  • My employer assigns me to work at a client’s location?
  • I lose my job?
  • I change employers?
• More information about the STEM OPT Extension:
  • Frequently Asked Questions about STEM OPT
  • STEM OPT Hub (Department of Homeland Security)
  • SEVP Portal Student User Guide