STEM OPT extension
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United States
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An extension of post-completion OPT for qualifying STEM degrees, with extra employer requirements.
Who this route is for
F-1 students on post-completion OPT with a qualifying STEM degree, working for an E-Verify employer.
Typical timeline
File before your current OPT work permit expires; the filing window opens ahead of that expiry date.
What this means for your job search
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and take part in a training plan, so confirm this early in the process.
This is general information, not legal advice. Immigration rules change and individual cases differ — check the official source and, where it matters, talk to an immigration attorney.