STEM Extension Info


OPT Extension:

This applies to students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields only! If you are applying for OPT and are in a STEM field, you must apply for the standard 12 months of OPT and then apply for an extension if needed. If you are not in a STEM field, OPT remains standard 12 months with no extensions.

What is the 17-month OPT Extension?

Students already on OPT who have graduated in the STEM fields are eligible for a 17-month extension of their OPT. PLEASE SEE THE STEM FIELDS BELOW. IF YOU ARE NOT IN ONE OF THESE FIELDS, YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR AN OPT EXTENSION. Also, you must have completed a degree in a STEM field and be working in that area of expertise. You must have a job offer or be employed at the time you apply for the extension.

Click here to download STEM Extension Form