STEM OPT I-20 Request Form

First Name

Last Name

Student ID

Oswego Email Address

Upload a copy of your current OPT EAD Card

As a reminder, STEM-eligible students can apply for STEM OPT as early as 90 days before the end of their current OPT period.

I confirm that today's date is within 90 days from my EAD card expiration date. Please click here to utilize the date calculator.

I confirm (Enter your EAD expiration date to the Date Calculator and substract 90 days)

Please use this upload widget to submit a copy of your current EAD Card demonstrating that your OPT end-date is within 90-days of today's date.

If today's date is not within 90 days from your EAD expiration date, save this form and re-submit it later.

Upload Your Training Plan I-983 Form

Please work with your employer to complete the Training I-983 Form and upload it here.

Page 5 does not need to be completed at the time of applying for STEM OPT.

International Student STEM OPT Acknowledgement

I understand that I must re-submit a completed I-983 Training Plan Form again when I change employers during my STEM OPT period

I understand.

I understand that I am required to meet the 6-month SEVIS validation requirements. To learn more about the 6-month SEVIS validation, please go to the STEM OPT page and scroll down to Section 3-1. 6-month SEVIS validation.

I understand.

I understand that I am required to perform an annual self-evaluation. To learn more about the annual self-evaluation, please go to the STEM OPT page and scroll down to Sections 3-2. Perform an annual self-evaluation.

I understand.

I understand that the travel endorsement in my I-20 is valid for 6 months and I can request the new travel endorsement by going to the STEM OPT page and scrolling down to Sections 3-3. Report international travel plans and find a list of required documents to re-enter on the Current Students webpage under number 7.

I understand.

I understand that I need to re-submit the Training Plan I-983 when there are changes to an existing Form I-983 when the employment is terminated. To learn more about reporting requirements, please go to the STEM OPT page and scroll down to Sections 3-4. Other reporting requirements.

I understand.

By typing my full name here, I acknowledge that I have read the statements above and agree to abide by them:

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