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9th April 2013, 06:43 PM
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ISS Tamu Opt Extension
Please provide me Iss Tamu Opt Extension information.
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#2
10th April 2013, 09:48 AM
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Re: ISS Tamu Opt Extension
The instructions and forms for Pre-Completion, Post-Completion and the STEM OPT Extension are available in the given attachment. Temporary employment authorization available to eligible F-1 students whose degree is on the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Designated Degree Programs list following Post- Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). Refer to the F-1 Post-Completion OPT Handout for more information. Eligible students will receive a 17-month extension of OPT for a maximum of 29 total months of OPT authorization. A student who has been granted a 17-month extension of OPT cannot accrue more than 120 days of unemployment. 17-month extension of OPT employment can only be with an E-Verified employer. Volunteering can no longer be counted as fulfilling employment requirements during the 17-month extension of OPT. |