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This page reviews the requirements for students to request an I-20 in order to apply for a STEM OPT extension. Students should review the entire page and linked information before beginning the process to request a STEM OPT extension. For help with this process, please contact International Programs Affairs at international@uwf.edu. |
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Students on STEM OPT have additional reporting requirements that must be followed in order to maintain legal F-1 status. It is your responsibility to update information as needed in your OPT portal and check in regularly with your DSO in UWF International ProgramsAffairs.
Students: STEM OPT Reporting Requirements
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To report or submit documentation to UWF International Programs Affairs while you are on STEM OPT, you use Dynamic Forms. You need to first log in to your Dynamic Forms account. Then complete the STEM OPT Information Submission Form to submit the Form I-983 and other required updates.
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Complete Form I-983 and submit it to UWF International Programs Affairs for review.
You will need to first log in to your Dynamic Forms account. Then complete the STEM OPT Information Submission Form to submit the Form I-983.
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Receive a new I-20 with a recommendation for STEM OPT from International ProgramsAffairs. Review the I-20 for accuracy, sign and date. A copy of the STEM OPT I-20 must be included in your STEM OPT application to USCIS.
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- See the section for Foreign Students and search for F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT).
- International Programs Affairs recommends the United States Postal Service to ship these documents.
- If you submit your application near the deadline (60 days after your program end date), be aware of shipping timelines and select overnight service with the United States Postal Service.
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For notification of delivery, use this form. Put this form on top of your application. | |
Completed Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization | Download the form to access the latest version. A typed copy is strongly recommended. It is not advisable to submit a handwritten copy. For the field “I am applying for,” select 1.a. “Initial permission to Accept Employment” for the STEM OPT Extension application. Use the code for STEM OPT for item 27: (c)(3)(C). Complete items 28 a., b. and c. Answer all questions fully and accurately. State that an item is not applicable with “N/A.” If the answer is none, write “None.” Use Part 6. Additional Information to provide all previously used SEVIS numbers and evidence of any previously authorized CPT or OPT and the academic level at which it was authorized. Print completed form and sign in blue ink in Applicant Signature field. Include original of Form I-765 in your application. |
Filing Fee | Important Note: USCIS may raise I-765 fee for OPT.
International Programs recommends Affairs recommends payment by money order if you submit your application to USCIS by mail.
If you file online, please follow the directions in the USCIS resources for online filing. |
Copies of all I-20s. | Put a copy of your signed and dated new I-20 with STEM OPT recommendation on top. Include a copy of your current OPT I-20 and all prior I-20s. Check that all I-20s have your signature and date before you copy. |
Copy of all previous Employment Authorization Documents (EAD cards). | Include a copy of front and back of your current OPT EAD card and any prior EAD cards. |
Proof of identity. | Copy of biographical ID page of your passport (valid for at least six months). Copy of most recent F-1 visa. |
Most recent I-94 arrival record. | Printout of electronic Form I-94. Or copy of both sides of cardstock I-94. |
Two US passport-style photographs. | Two identical US passport-style color photos, taken within 30 days of filing Form I-765. Write your name in pencil on the back of each photo. |
Evidence of STEM degree. | Official transcripts or copy of diploma that indicates the educational level and the field of study. |
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