Is E-Verify mandatory for OPT extension?

Yes, you must enroll in E-Verify, sign an E-Verify memorandum of understanding (MOU), and participate in E-Verify in order to employ F-1 students seeking an extension of their optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program.

How long does it take for an employer to enroll in E-Verify?

If you are using E-Verify to hire employees, your enrollment process could take between a few hours and a few weeks. The online enrollment should only take a few minutes, but it could take anywhere between 15 minutes and 3 weeks to receive a login from USCIS.

What states require E-Verify 2020?

To date the following states require E-Verify for some or all employers: Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and West Virginia.

What is the penalty for late E-Verify?

An employee who violates the new E-Verify law may face a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for each violation.

Do employers have to E-Verify?

The E-Verify program has since been repeatedly renewed by Congress and subsequently expanded. E-Verify is now available in all 50 states and is mandatory for all federal employers and contractors. Currently over 750,000 employers are enrolled in the E-Verify program.

How do I register my company for E-Verify?

To enroll in E-Verify, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify and click on “Getting Started” to view instructions for completing the enrollment process. At the end of the enrollment process, you will be required to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that provides the terms of agreement between the employer and DHS.

How do I apply for an extension of my E-Verify?

To apply for an extension, you must properly file: Form I-765 with The correct application fee, Your employer’s name as listed in E-Verify, and; Your employer’s E-Verify Company Identification Number or valid E-Verify Client Company Identification Number

When to apply for a STEM extension for opt?

Once you receive your OPT, you can apply for the 24-month STEM extension: Up to 60 days after your DSO enters a recommendation into your SEVIS record. As long as your STEM extension has been received on time, you qualify for an automatic extension of your OPT for 180 days to allow for processing.

When can I begin my Opt application?

You may begin your OPT only after we approve your Form I-765 and you receive your Employment Authorization Document (EAD). 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.

How long can I extend my post completion OPT?

For example, if you participated in 10 months of pre-completion OPT, you would be eligible for only up to 2 months of post-completion OPT. If you have earned a degree in certain science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, you may apply for a 24-month extension of your post-completion OPT employment authorization if you: