12month OPT to 24month STEM OPT extension.
This is for all the international student on OPT in the USA who are looking forward to the STEM extension. Well, most of the international students have a thought to earn in dollars as long as possible. And it's bit obvious as the United States of America stands on the top in terms of economy, high-class lifestyle, well organized Administration, anti-corruption and fulfill all other basic requirements which are essential for living a peaceful and better standard life on earth.
So, here it is all you required to know about OPT STEM extension to extend your 12 months OPT to 24 months in the USA.
Define STEM
STEM: stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths.
STEAM: stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths.
Define STEM Extension
As its mentioned above STEM OPT extension is an extended time duration which allows only STEM degree holders to extend their journey for 24 months. But still, it requires lots of government official requirements as mentioned in this article.
Sometimes it seems that the USA government is taking your patience test by holding more than the required time, but the only way to extend your STEM OPT extension is through USICS or ISS.
So, Please be aware of any false or unauthentic organization as they can easily put you in any illegal trouble which can risk your career and future in the United states of America.
STEM or STEAM careers options
And again, always try to play under your field of interest, because interest leads to passion and passion leads to strong determination and strong determination leads to SUCCESS which leads to the happiness and satisfaction which is the most required thing in the universe.
TECHNOLOGY
Here are few top-15 tech-oriented career option which comes under STEM degree and stands on top as demanded career options in 2019-2020.
- Petroleum Engineering
- Atomic or Molecular Physics
- Management Science
- Information Technology
- Water Resources Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Information Science/Studies
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemical Engineering
- Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
- Network and System Administration
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Paleontology
- Computer Software Engineering
BIO-TECHNOLOGY
Here is few top-15 Bio-tech-oriented career option which comes under STEM degree and stands on top as demanded career options in 2019-2020.
- bioacoustics researcher
- geneticist
- biofuels processing technician
- geographer
- biomedical engineer
- hydrologist
- biologist
- geologist
- choreographer
- herpetologist
- crime scene investigator
- exercise physiologist
- forensic biochemist
- crystallographer
- dietitian
Eligibility
As mentioned above, to avoid any kind of misdirection and unauthentic work format one should strictly follow and stick to the below mention rules for STEM OPT extension.
To gain 24 months STEM OPT extension, the applicant must fulfill the following requirements:
Applicant must have F-1 status
Applicant must be employed in the duration of post-completion OPT
Applicant must be a holder of any Bachler’s degree, master’s degree or Doctoral degree valid STEM or STEAM career
Applicant must have a proper employment(paid), which allows you to work at least 20 hours per weak and must be related to your academic studies or must be providing training & learning on the basis of your educational qualification
Applicant must be employed by an employer enrolled in the USCIS E-Verify program
Right time to Apply
Many international students seem to be confused about this important and crucial thing, during their time on OPT in the USA. So, read the following article and be sure for your correct time to approach. Too early to know is better than too late.
The right time to approach USCIS can be any of the following :
Applicant must send their STEM OPT extension application before the expiry date of their OPT EAD card
Applicant should start their application process for STEM OPT extension before the end of 90 days of their current 12-month OPT EAD card expire
Procedure to Apply
Always follow the instruction given by the government for successful registration of your STEM OPT extension application. Don’t try any short cut in government official works especially when it's about your career and future. There can be a chance of rejecting applicants STEM OPT extension application for not following proper procedure.
To avoid any kind of mistake, go through the following steps thoroughly :
Step 1:
Applicant must be sure about their information of 12 months OPT period.
The applicant has to keep their records updated, like personal information as marital status, current address, Employment or employer information, and many others can be seen on the official site of SEVP Portal.
Step 2:
Applicant has to fill I-20 request for STEM OPT extension and has to submit it after completely putting all updated information to ISS.
The applicant has to wait for at least 15 working day to get their new updated I-20 along with STEM OPT extension.
Step 3:
Applicant has to visit these helpful sites to know about the required documents, related to their STEM OPT extension.
To get all mailing instructions of USICS.
To obtain I-94 form https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov
To obtain information about USCIS photo instructions
To know about Form I-765 filing fee, Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions.
To get emails from USCIS G-1145 Form
Step 4:
If Applicant faces any problem or not able to deal with their employer in terms and condition through STEM OPT extension rules and regulation then they are free to register their complaint to Homeland Security Investigations tip submission form.
And follow the procedure mentioned on the official site of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through ICE.gov.
Clara Michael
17th August, 2019 at 01:25 pm