What happens when my STEM OPT expires?
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What happens when my STEM OPT expires?
When you have completed your STEM OPT, you are permitted to remain in the United States for up to sixty calendar days from the end date of your STEM OPT period in order to prepare for departure. You are not permitted to continue employment during this period (unless authorized under the H-1 cap-gap benefit; see below).
Can I apply for a STEM OPT extension if I have not yet completed my thesis or dissertation?
Students who have not yet completed thesis or dissertation still eligible for STEM OPT. To be eligible to apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension the student must be on a period of standard post-completion OPT granted on the basis of either: Having completed the degree, or.
Can STEM OPT be extended after 24 months?
To qualify for the 24-month extension, you must: Have been granted OPT and currently be in a valid period of post-completion OPT; You must have received both degrees from currently accredited and SEVP-certified institutions, and cannot have already received a STEM OPT extension based on this previous degree.
Can OPT Stem be extended?
The OPT STEM Extension is a 24-month extension of post-completion OPT that can be requested by students who have received a U.S. Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees in certain STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) fields designated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Is STEM opt eligible for 180 day extension?
If you file your STEM OPT extension application on time and your OPT period expires while your extension application is pending, we will automatically extend your employment authorization for 180 days.
Can I apply for STEM extension and h1b at the same time?
Yes, you can apply for a STEM OPT Extension before your OPT EAD expires. If you are planning to file for an H-1B and STEM at the same time, you should submit your STEM OPT application on time, before the original 12 month EAD expires.