STEM OPT

获得学士学位的F-1学生, master’s, or doctoral degree in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, 和数学)专业的学生可能有资格将他们的OPT延长两年.

What is the 24-month OPT STEM extension?

STEM OPT是完成后OPT的24个月延期, however, 申请和报告STEM OPT信息的规定是不同的. 

有两种类型的STEM扩展可用:

1.  根据你最近的EMU学位申请STEM:这将适用于大多数学生, 这是你上次在欧洲经济大学获得的学位. 
2. Applying for STEM based on a prior degree: You can use a STEM degree prior to your most recent EMU degree. For example: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM Field but you have an EMU Master's Degree in a Non-STEM field, you could apply for a STEM Extension using the Bachelor's Degree even if your current OPT is based on your EMU Master’s Degree. See the STEM Based on a Prior Degree section for additional information.

Eligibility

• 必须已获得OPT，并且目前在完成OPT后的有效期内
• 必须完成并获得STEM领域的学位课程. 要检查您的项目是否符合stem资格，请参阅 STEM Designated Degree Program list. Students who still have a thesis or other remaining degree requirements to complete are not eligible to apply for STEM
• 必须为已登记在电子验证资料库的雇主工作吗
• 必须是每周工作至少20小时的有薪职位
• 以前没有获得过两次以上的STEM OPT

向OISS申请STEM OPT I-20的要求

Step 1: Download the Form I-983 和你的雇主一起填写并签署1-4页. 澳门官网正规网站登录强烈建议您在美国审查这项研究 Form I-983 Instructions before filling it out.

Step 2: Download your Most Recent I-94. 学生必须处于有效的F-1状态才能申请STEM OPT.

Step 3:  Fill out and submit the OPT STEM Extension Application Form.

在某些情况下，OISS可能会在您提交后要求额外的文件. 

OISS顾问将审核您的请求, and process a new STEM OPT I-20 if you have met the requirements and are eligible for the extension. 

Important Note: Receiving the STEM OPT Extension I-20 from OISS does not approve you for the STEM extension, 就像OPT一样，你必须向USCIS申请批准.

Filing your OPT Application with USCIS

澳门官网正规网站登录强烈鼓励学生复习 I-765 Instructions provided by USCIS. OISS不负责您向USCIS的申请, 澳门官网正规网站登录只能提供最低限度的申请指导. 

USCIS prefers students to file their OPT application online instead of the paper-based version. 不要两种方式都提交，因为这可能会导致拒绝申请.

Tips and Assistance on Filing the I-765 

• You can apply for your STEM OPT Extension no earlier than 90 days from your OPT approved End Date (see your EAD Card for the exact date).
• USCIS必须在批准OPT结束日期的最后一天之前收到您的申请. 在此日期之后提交的申请将被USCIS拒绝.
• USCIS must also receive your application within 60 days of the date your STEM OPT I-20 is issued. 
• STEM OPT在I-765表格上使用代码(c)(3)(c).
• You must be inside the U.S. when filing your application.
• 你需要一份STEM学位的确认复印件

Once you have successfully applied to USCIS you will receive a receipt notice in your online USCIS account if you applied online (strongly encouraged). 如果您使用纸质申请表申请，澳门官网正规网站登录将邮寄收据通知给您. 

You can continue to work for up to 180 days after your Post Completion OPT End Date while your application is pending.  

If your application is approved, 您将收到一张新的STEM OPT工作许可卡，上面有您的STEM工作授权日期. 

如果您被拒绝或收到证据请求(RFE)，您可以通过电子邮件发送 [email protected]. Our office cannot guarantee that we will be able to assist depending on the reasons given by USCIS.

USCIS Processing Times

有关USCIS申请处理时间的估计，请参阅 USCIS website. 

For an additional fee, you can request USCIS to expedite your application and make a decision on your application within 30 calendar days.  欲了解更多信息，请参阅USCIS网站 Requesting Premium Processing Services.

在申请STEM延期期间换工作

It is not advised to change your employer while your STEM application is pending as there could be potential risks for getting your application approved.  However, if you strongly wish to change jobs you will need to work with your new employer to fill and sign a new I-983 training plan. You should email our office if you are considering changing jobs while your STEM application is pending. 

基于先前学位申请STEM

In some cases, USCIS will allow you to apply for a STEM Extension based on a prior STEM degree. For example, if you did your bachelor's degree in a STEM field at EMU or another SEVIS-approved institution but your master's degree is in a non-STEM field, you can apply for STEM based on your bachelor's degree before your current master’s level OPT expires. 在你申请延期之前，你之前的STEM学位不能超过10年. 

提醒一下，你的工作必须与你之前的STEM学位直接相关.

Reporting Requirements on STEM OPT 

STEM OPT有许多不同于Post-Completion OPT的报告要求. 请仔细查看以下信息, failure to correctly report your information while on STEM could lead to issues with your immigration status.

STEM Change Employer: Submit this form 当你在STEM OPT期间换工作时. You will need to submit a new I-983 along with a final evaluation signed by you and your former employer.

STEM Material Change当你当前工作的细节发生变化时，请提交此表格. 例如:雇主地址变更、主管变更、公司名称变更等. 这需要你和你的雇主填写一份新的I-983表格并签字. 

STEM Validation Form:请提交此表格，以验证您在6月至6月期间的STEM就业详情, 12, 以及STEM课程开始后的18个月. 如果您的信息与SEVIS中的信息不匹配, 澳门官网正规网站登录无法验证您的身份，您需要提交STEM雇主/材料变更. 

STEM Evaluation Form使用此表格提交您对STEM的12个月和24个月的最终评估. You will write a self-evaluation on page 5 of the I-983 and have you and your supervisor sign and date. 

EAD Card Submission Form:收到STEM EAD卡后提交. 

STEM OPT Cap-Gap Information

OISS不能就H-1B问题和申请提供建议, any student who is on OPT and are applying for H-1B should consult with their employers immigration office. 

• 什么是Cap-Gap延期，谁有资格?  Expand dropdown
  A Cap-Gap Extension is a regulatory provision which extends an eligible F-1 student's status to bridge the gap between the end of F-1 status and start of H-1B status, 从而允许学生在“空档期”期间留在美国." There are two types of Extensions:

  1. Extension of status and employment authorization - You may be eligible for an Extension of your F-1 status and authorized period of post-completion OPT (including the 24-month Extension) in the following circumstances:
     • Your employer files an H-1B petition in a timely manner with USCIS with an employment start date of October 1.
     • You are maintaining your F-1 status on the date your potential employer files your H-1B petition.
     • You are in an authorized period of post-completion OPT (including the 24-month Extension) on the date your potential employer files your H-1B petition.
     • USCIS及时收到H-1B申请.
  2. Extension of status only - You may be eligible for an Extension of your F-1 status through September 30 if you meet the following requirements:
     • Your potential employer files an H-1B petition in a timely manner with USCIS with an employment start date of October 1.
     • You are maintaining your F-1 status on the date your potential employer files your H-1B petition.
     • USCIS及时收到H-1B申请.

  如果你符合上述条件，你通常有资格获得Cap-Gap延期, your individual case may be different. You should always talk with an OS advisor about whether you qualify for a Cap-Gap Extension of your F-1 status and, if applicable, your work authorization.

  Those filing for H1-B via consular processing -不符合Cap-Gap延期的条件. You must confirm with your employer if the H1-B will be filed as a change-of status or via consular processing.

• How to apply for a Cap-Gap I-20?  Expand dropdown
  Submit the Cap-Gap I-20 Request Form from the OISS website.
• 如果在申请Cap-Gap延期后被拒签怎么办?  Expand dropdown
  如果学生的H-1B没有被选中，并且他们的OPT期限已经结束, the student will have the standard 60-day grace period from the date of the rejection notice to depart the US, transfer the I-20 to a new program, or apply for a change of status. However, 如果拒绝是基于发现的状态违反, 没有这样的宽限期，学生必须离开美国.S. immediately.
• Can I travel during the Cap-Gap Extension period and still return with my STEM OPT I-20 and EAD?  Expand dropdown

  A valid EAD card is required to re-enter during the Cap-Gap Extension period along with a valid passport, F-1 visa, signed I-20 and employer letter. 持有EAD卡过期的学生没有资格重新进入美国.S. during the Cap-Gap Extension period.

  Please note, traveling outside the U.S. 可能会影响你H-1B申请的处理. EMU OISS strongly advises students to consult with their employers regarding all travel plans before departing the U.S.

  If your EAD is expired, you will not be granted entry to the US based on the Cap-Gap Extension. 如果你必须在延期期间旅行, be prepared to apply for the H-1B visa outside the US and adjust your return travel plans accordingly. 注意:根据H-1B签证规定，你只能在10月1日前10天内进入美国.

• 如果我的STEM OPT在4月1日前到期怎么办? 初步的或自动的帽缺口延期会延长我的STEM OPT吗?  Expand dropdown

  Although your F-1 status would be extended if you are in your 60-day grace period when the petition is filed, 你的OPT工作授权期已过, Cap-Gap并不用于恢复或追溯授予就业许可. Your legal status to remain in the U.S. in F-1 status is extended, 但在10月1日H-1B生效之前，你必须停止工作.

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