Request for STEM OPT Application

Request for STEM OPT Application

Length of Application: 1.5 Hours

Please upload all required application documents to submit to VISA.

USCIS announced that Optional Practical Training applications (Regular and STEM OPT) can be submitted online via myaccount.uscis.gov. The online filing requires the same documentation—it will be uploaded to the USCIS portal. The OPT I-20 will have to be signed, scanned and uploaded for your FORM I-765 to be complete.

• DO NOT submit the online I-765 form until we review your STEM OPT application and create your STEM OPT I-20 to upload. The online filing requires the same documentation—it will be uploaded to the USCIS portal. The STEM OPT I-20 will have to be signed, scanned and uploaded. SUBMITTING A STEM OPT APPLICATION WITHOUT A STEM OPT I-20 FROM ODU WILL RESULT IN APPLICATION REJECTION OR DENIAL.

Please, understand that USCIS must receive your application before the end of your OPT EAD card and the that VISA office’s processing time is up to 10+ business days.

Application Checklist:

 ODU VISA Required STEM OPT Workshop
 Completed I-983 Training Form (pages 1-4).
 Draft version of Online FORM I-765 (save .pdf draft version AFTER creating a myaccount.uscis.gov account *)
 Passport Biographical Information Page(s)
 Passport Visa Stamp
 I-94 arrival record OR I-94 card (from a pre-May 2013 entry)
 Passport-style photo (photos must be jpg, jpeg or png)
 Copies of previous CPT I-20s (if applicable)
 Copies of previous OPT I-20s (if applicable)
 Copies of any previous EAD Cards (if applicable)
 Copy of your diploma
 Official or Unofficial transcripts with degree conferral date
 Be prepared of make a payment of $410 with a credit/debit card to USCIS

Personal Information
SURNAME/FAMILY NAME *
GIVEN NAME/FIRST NAME *
UIN *
Email *
U.S. Telephone Number U.S. Telephone Number * - ### - ### ####
SEVIS ID Number *
SEVIS U.S. ADDRESS
CURRENT U.S. ADDRESS (STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE AND ZIP CODE)

This should be your current residential address. If using another address to get your EAD, put it on the I-765—not on this form. SEVIS U.S. ADDRESS
CURRENT U.S. ADDRESS (STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE AND ZIP CODE)

This should be your current residential address. If using another address to get your EAD, put it on the I-765—not on this form. *
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
Regular OPT End Date Regular OPT End Date * / MM / DD YYYY
STEM OPT Start Date STEM OPT Start Date * / MM / DD YYYY
Eligible STEM Major for STEM Extension & CIP CODE:
(Listed on your Form I-20 under > SCHOOL INFROMATION - MAJOR) *
Employer Information

NOTE: If you currently work for this employer submit this employer’s information via VISA’s OPT Employment Update form.
Employer Name *
Employer’s ID Number (EIN)
ex. 12-3456789 *

NOTE: The EIN number (employer identification number) is a nine (9) digit number assigned by the IRS.

The E-Verify number is 4-7 digit number assigned by USCIS.
Employer’s E-Verify Number *
Your Job Title *
Employer Address
(Where Do You Report To Work?) Employer Address
(Where Do You Report To Work?) *
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
Supervisor Information
Supervisor Name Supervisor Name First Last
Supervisor Telephone Number Supervisor Telephone Number * - ### - ### ####
Supervisor Email Address *
o If my STEM OPT is approved, I understand that I am responsible for maintaining my F1 status.

o I will continue to make appropriate and timely address and employment updates to VISA every SIX months and/or within FIVE days when there are any changes in my employment.

o I certify that I will check my ODU email and read emails sent from the VISA office.

o I understand that USCIS must receive my application before the end of my OPT EAD card and the that VISA office’s processing time is up to 10+ business days

Draw your signature into the box below.

Draw or Type

I understand this is a legal representation of my signature. Clear

Full Name

I understand this is a legal representation of my signature.
STEM OPT Responsibilities

All applicants for STEM OPT must ensure they have met all Immigration-mandated responsibilities to be sure they have maintained their visa status while on Regular OPT.

This form will help you be aware of what you must do once you’ve been recommended for STEM OPT by VISA.

Any changes to the following policies and regulations will be announced on the
ISSlist-l listserv—to which all students on ODU I-20s must belong—and/or placed on the STEM OPT page.
UPDATES: I will notify VISA of any biographical updates while I am on OPT (e.g. name change, address changes, change of status etc.) via the proper forms. *

UPDATES: I will notify VISA of any biographical updates while I am on OPT (e.g. name change, address changes, change of status etc.) via the proper forms. Yes
TRAVEL: I understand that travel outside the U.S. while my STEM OPT application is being processed by USCIS is strongly discouraged *

TRAVEL: I understand that travel outside the U.S. while my STEM OPT application is being processed by USCIS is strongly discouraged Yes
OPT EMPLOYMENT UPDATES: I will submit the OPT Employment Update form to VISA every six months AND if there are any changes in my employment. *

OPT EMPLOYMENT UPDATES: I will submit the OPT Employment Update form to VISA every six months AND if there are any changes in my employment. Yes
I-983 Form: I will submit the 12-month evaluation from Page 5 of the I-983 within 30 days of completing my 1 year of STEM OPT and 24-month evaluation from Page 5 of the I-983 form within 30 days for finishing my STEM OPT. *

I-983 Form: I will submit the 12-month evaluation from Page 5 of the I-983 within 30 days of completing my 1 year of STEM OPT and 24-month evaluation from Page 5 of the I-983 form within 30 days for finishing my STEM OPT. Yes
EMPLOYMENT: I can work anywhere in the US, as long as my work is directly related to my major, is a minimum of 20 hours per week per employer, and the employer participates in E-Verify. If I change my job or become unemployed, I understand that I must notify VISA via the OPT Employment Update Form. *

EMPLOYMENT: I can work anywhere in the US, as long as my work is directly related to my major, is a minimum of 20 hours per week per employer, and the employer participates in E-Verify. If I change my job or become unemployed, I understand that I must notify VISA via the OPT Employment Update Form. Yes
UNEMPLOYMENT: I understand that between Regular and STEM OPT, I have a total of 150 days of unemployment. *

UNEMPLOYMENT: I understand that between Regular and STEM OPT, I have a total of 150 days of unemployment. Yes
CLASS REGISTRATION: I can register for one or two classes per semester for recreational or professional development reasons while on STEM OPT but only as a nondegree student. *

CLASS REGISTRATION: I can register for one or two classes per semester for recreational or professional development reasons while on STEM OPT but only as a nondegree student. Yes
INSURANCE: Having health insurance is STRONGLY recommended when I am on STEM OPT and that I am still eligible for the ODU health insurance. *

INSURANCE: Having health insurance is STRONGLY recommended when I am on STEM OPT and that I am still eligible for the ODU health insurance. Yes
SEVIS TRANSFER: My STEM OPT will be terminated once my SEVIS record is transferred from ODU to another school and/or if an I-20 issued for me to begin another program. I will communicate with the international student advisor issuing my I-20 to coordinate the issuance date. *

SEVIS TRANSFER: My STEM OPT will be terminated once my SEVIS record is transferred from ODU to another school and/or if an I-20 issued for me to begin another program. I will communicate with the international student advisor issuing my I-20 to coordinate the issuance date. Yes
POLICY UPDATES: This responsibilities form is valid for current VISA policies and USCIS regulations. I will follow any regulatory updates, which will be announced on the VISA site and/or via the ISSlist. *

POLICY UPDATES: This responsibilities form is valid for current VISA policies and USCIS regulations. I will follow any regulatory updates, which will be announced on the VISA site and/or via the ISSlist. Yes
ODU EMAIL: I understand that I may be contacted for additional information about my employer and will check student email account regularly. *

ODU EMAIL: I understand that I may be contacted for additional information about my employer and will check student email account regularly. Yes
I have read and agree to follow these regulations.

Draw or Type

I understand this is a legal representation of my signature. Clear

Full Name

I understand this is a legal representation of my signature.
REQUIRED DOCUMENT FOR SUBMISSION:

 ODU VISA Required STEM OPT Workshop
 Completed I-983 Training Form (pages 1-4).
 Draft version of Online FORM I-765 (save .pdf draft version AFTER creating a myaccount.uscis.gov account *)
 Passport Biographical Information Page(s)
 Passport Visa Stamp
 I-94 arrival record OR I-94 card (from a pre-May 2013 entry)
 Passport-style photo (photos must be jpg, jpeg or png)
 Copies of previous CPT I-20s (if applicable)
 Copies of previous OPT I-20s (if applicable)
 Copies of any previous EAD Cards (if applicable)
 Copy of your diploma
 Official or Unofficial transcripts with degree conferral date
 Be prepared of make a payment of $410 with a credit/debit card to USCIS
Required STEM OPT Workshop Completion Date Required STEM OPT Workshop Completion Date * / MM / DD YYYY
Completed I-983 Training Form (pages 1-4) *

Attach Files
Draft version of Online FORM I-765

(save .pdf draft version AFTER creating a myaccount.uscis.gov account *) *

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Passport Biographical Information Page(s) *

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Visa Page (in Passport) *

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I-94 arrival record OR I-94 card (from a pre-May 2013 entry) *

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Passport-style photo (photos must be jpg, jpeg or png) *

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Copies of previous OPT I-20s (pages 1 & 2) *

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Copies of previous CPT I-20s (if applicable) (pages 1 & 2)

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Copies of previous EAD Card (front & Back) *

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Copy of your Diploma *

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Official or Unofficial transcripts with degree conferral date *

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