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The 24-month extension replaces the 17-month STEM OPT extension previously available to STEM students (see 73 FR 18944). Eligible students could apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension starting on May 10, 2016. [8] In 2019, there were 72,116 new STEM OPT authorizations. Compared to a decade prior, it is an 1108% increase. [9]
F-1 Nonimmigrant, Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training C3B: F-1 Nonimmigrant, Post-Completion Optional Practical Training C3C: F-1 Nonimmigrant, 24-month Extension for STEM Students C4: Spouse or Dependent of G-1, G-3, or G-4 Nonimmigrant C5: J-2 Spouse or Child of J-1 Nonimmigrant C6: M-1 Nonimmigrant, Practical Training C7
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Under OPT, international students can work for 12 months in a U.S.-based job related to their field of study. While finishing a master's degree at the Columbia Journalism School in 2017 ...
One way a student can continue to stay in the United States on student status after completion of studies is by being approved for post-completion Optional Practical Training. Post-completion OPT can start at most 60 days after the completion of studies, and requires the student to work at least 20 hours a week (excluding up to 90 days of ...
Trump took the time to record a video about impoundment during the Republican primary season, and he promised seizing control over spending from Congress would be a top priority if he was elected.
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For the 17-month OPT extension, a student must have received a STEM degree in one of the approved majors listed on the USCIS website. [109] The STEM extension can be combined with the cap-gap extension. [110] The cap-gap extension was also created in 2008 and allows a STEM OPT worker who has a pending or approved H-1B visa to remain in the U.S ...