STEM OPT扩展

STEM OPT扩展
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STEM OPT扩展 Overview

STEM OPT延期是一种工作授权,允许F-1学生将原来的OPT延期到美国工作.S. 再学习两年,以获得与其主修领域相关的STEM领域的经验.  学生通过美国公民及移民服务局(USCIS)申请STEM OPT延期,并获得工作授权文件(或EAD卡),有效期超过原来的OPT两年.  在STEM OPT延期期间,圣玛丽继续为F-1学生签证提供担保.

STEM OPT资格

如果满足以下所有标准,所有本科生和研究生都有资格获得STEM OPT延期:

  • must be currently present in the U.S. on an F-1 visa and actively participating in regular OPT
  • must have a degree in a STEM field from an accredited institution in the U.S.
  • 必须受雇于已加入e - verify系统雇佣资格验证系统的雇主

何时申请 

完整的STEM OPT延期申请必须在EAD卡上列出的原OPT结束日期前90天内提交给USCIS,且不得迟于EAD卡上列出的原OPT结束日期.  If USCIS receives the application after this date, the application will be denied with no option for appeal, and the STEM Extension opportunity will be forefited.

First day to submit an application: 90 days before OPT结束日期
Last day to submit an application: OPT结束日期

Once USCIS receives the application for STEM OPT扩展, 目前的OPT将延长180天,以允许新的EAD卡到达.  学生不需要在等待STEM OPT申请被批准的过程中停止工作,除非申请的审核时间超过180分钟.

Form I-983: Training Plan for STEM OPT Students

所有申请STEM OPT延期的学生必须与雇主一起填写I-983 STEM OPT学生培训计划表格,然后才能被推荐申请STEM OPT延期并签发新的STEM OPT I-20. 

雇主的信息 & e - verify系统数量

你必须在STEM领域工作,并且雇主已经注册了电子验证计划.  为了申请OPT STEM延期,你需要在I-765申请表上列出你的雇主姓名和e - verify系统公司识别号码.  当你完成I-983培训计划时,一定要向你的雇主询问他们的e - verify系统信息.  For more information about e - verify系统, please visit their website.

如何申请

国际项目中心将为申请OPT的学生提供支持。.  然而, it is the responsibility of the student to make sure that they have read, 理解, and followed all application instructions and filing deadlines and procedures.  国际项目中心不承担不正确提交申请的责任,也不能保证申请将被批准.

Step 1: Complete a Form I-983 Training Plan for STEM OPT Students

Step 2: Request a STEM OPT I-20 from the Center for International Programs

  • Cannot apply for the STEM OPT扩展 without a new I-20
  • STEM OPT I-20 is valid for 60 days
  • USCIS必须在OPT I-20到期之前收到STEM OPT申请,否则申请将被拒绝
  • STEM OPT I-20申请表

Step 3: Submit an online application to USCIS

  • Log into your online USCIS account
  • 应用程序 fee is $470 USD
  • Read the instructions for the I-765 carefully
  • Be sure to include all required documents
  • 应用程序 must be received by USCIS before the original OPT结束日期

Step 4: Wait 90 - 120 days 

  • Original OPT is extended for an additional 180 days
  • 在USCIS网站上点击“检查申请状态”或登录您的USCIS帐户,检查申请状态
  • 一旦获得批准, USCIS will send the EAD card

应用程序 & 所需文件 

  • 填妥的I-765表格
  • Digital copy of STEM OPT I-20 from the Center for International Programs
  • Digital copy of front and back of current OPT EAD card
  • Official transcripts from Saint Mary's College showing completion of STEM degree
    • Request official transcripts from the 注册商's Office at the Moraga Campus
  • Digital copy of biographical page of passport
  • I-94的数字副本 
  • 一份美国文件的数字副本.S. 护照尺寸的照片
  • Credit or debit card for the application fee ($470 USD)
    • 需要一个U.S.-based credit or debit card to make payment online
  • Digital copy of I-983 Training Plan for STEM OPT Students

从事STEM OPT工作

Students may continue working in the U.S. 在向USCIS提交STEM延期申请后最多180天, STEM OPT申请被批准后,学生必须受雇于I-983培训计划上列出的雇主.  所有的工作必须与学生的学位/学习领域直接相关,并且与他们的学位水平相适应.  To maintain valid F-1 status, STEM OPT employment must meet the following criteria:

  • Must be at least 20 hours per week per employer, but can be more
  • 一定是带薪职位吗
  • Must be a position/field directly related to STEM
  • Must be a position/field directly related to the student's major
  • Must be a position that is appropriate for the student's degree level
  • Must be employed by an E-Verifiy employer
  • Must meet check in requirements & submit self evaluations to the Center for International Programs
  • 不能自雇

Saint Mary's will continue to sponsor the F-1 visa for the duration of STEM OPT.  在面试和谈论你在美国工作的资格时,向雇主提及这一点很重要.S.  Because Saint Mary's continues to sponsor F-1 visas during STEM OPT, 重要的是,以下信息必须在变更后的10个日历日内报告给国际项目中心:

  • 更换雇主
    • Requires a new Form I-983 Training Plan for STEM OPT Students
    • Must be employed by an e - verify系统 employer
  • 额外的雇主
    • Requires a new Form I-983 Training Plan for STEM OPT Students
    • Must be employed by an e - verify系统 employer
  • 本地U的变化.S. address or foreign address
  • Plans to end STEM OPT early and depart the U.S.

办理登机手续的要求

To maintain their F-1 status, 所有从事STEM OPT延期的学生必须与国际项目中心保持定期沟通,作为他们签证的担保人.  这些要求包括每6个月检查一次,以验证SEVIS中列出的个人和就业信息是准确的和最新的.  Students must also complete 2 self evaluations, 一次在STEM OPT延期的第一年末,另一次在第二年之后.  这些评估结果在I-983 STEM OPT学生培训计划的最后一页.

  • 每6个月向国际项目中心核实就业和个人信息的准确性
  • 在STEM OPT的第一年之后,是否必须完成并签署I-983 STEM OPT学生培训计划的学生进步评估部分
  • 完成STEM OPT后,是否必须填写并签署I-983 STEM OPT学生培训计划的学生进步最终评估部分
  • SMC STEM OPT签到表

就业的选择

  • 定期受薪工作
  • 实习
  • Consulting or contract work

参加STEM OPT延期的学生在工作许可期间可能有多个雇主, but may only work for employers who are enrolled in the e - verify系统 system.  对于每个新雇主, 学生必须与其雇主一起填写I-983 STEM OPT学生培训计划,并包括新雇主的电子验证号码, and send the completed form to the Center for International Programs for approval.  一旦获得批准, 国际项目中心将用新的就业信息更新学生的SEVIS记录.  Students cannot be self employed during the STEM OPT扩展.

失业

STEM OPT延期项目的学生在OPT总时间内累计失业天数不得超过150天, including time spent on original OPT and the OPT STEM Extension.

重要的提醒

  • Don't forget to sign all of your I-20's
  • If applying via mail, DO NOT mail cash - only a check or a money order
  • 如果OPT I-20已过期,请不要在网上或邮寄申请,否则申请将被拒绝!
  • 一旦在线或邮寄申请,OPT开始日期不能更改
  • Send a copy of your EAD card & approval notice to the Center for International Programs