STEM OPT TIMELINE UPDATE
Update your current address/email/phone.Update all current & previous OPT employment.(Follow all steps carefully as most processing delays are due to failure to update all new required fields in SSU.) You must: Step 3. Log in to the Student SEVIS Update (SSU) system to submit your STEM application to BIO. Failure to fully review the tutorial may result in application errors and cause OPT denials or violations of F-1 status. It is required that you view the tutorial prior to applying.
STEM OPT TIMELINE HOW TO
Pay careful attention to the tutorial as it contains specific information as to how to complete the I-983. for detailed instructions on both the BIO application process and submission to USCIS. Step 2. Review the STEM OPT tutorial for a complete overview of the process.
STEM OPT TIMELINE CODE
(You can check the CIP code listed on your I-20.)
Step 1. Check if your UCB major is STEM eligible using the Berkeley International Office UCB Major/CIP Code List OR see the current STEM Designated Degree list linked here. Applying early increases your chances of being able to reapply if your application is rejected or denied.
Generally, BIO recommends applying for STEM OPT as early as possible. More details are available in the STEM OPT tutorial. You must be physically present in the United States at the time USCIS receives your STEM OPT application.USCIS must also receive your application within 60 days of when BIO recommends your I-20 for STEM OPT extension.Check your OPT EAD card for the expiration date.* USCIS must receive your application before the expiration date of your OPT EAD card.You can apply for STEM OPT extension up to 90 days before the expiration of your OPT EAD card.(You must submit your STEM I-20 request AT LEAST 2 weeks before your current OPT EAD expires). Keep in mind that BIO has a 5-business day processing time for the STEM I-20. Then you must submit a STEM OPT application, including a signed copy of your STEM OPT I-20, to USCIS. First you must apply to BIO for a STEM OPT recommendation on your I-20. The STEM OPT application process involves two major parts. If you are filing CLOSE to your deadline check the UTC time/date of filing! * For E-filed applications, USCIS uses UTC or Coordinated Universal Time to determine the time/date filed. You are applying no more than 90 days before your 12-month OPT expires and no later than the expiration of your 12-month OPT EAD*.Your employer is able to fully complete the Form I-983 and abide by all employer obligations, including Dept.Volunteer (unpaid) employment is NOT permitted. Employment must be paid and "commensurate with the terms and conditions of employment for other similarly situated U.S.You must be employed for at least 20 hours per week (or have a future job offer) directly related to your STEM field of study from an employer who is registered in the USCIS E-Verify Program.You must be currently authorized for 12-month OPT and have not exceeded 90 days of unemployment.(You can check the CIP code listed on your I-20.) You can apply based on any previous STEM degree from an SEVP, accredited U.S. You can check if your UCB major is STEM eligible using the Berkeley International Office UCB Major/CIP Code List OR see the current STEM Designated Degree list linked here. Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, or math) designated degree program. To be eligible for the STEM OPT Extension OPT:
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