OPT & STEM OPT Reporting Form

OPT & STEM OPT Update

An F-1 student authorized by USCIS to engage in post-completion OPT and the 24-month STEM OPT extension is required to report any change of employment, change of name, or change of address for the duration of the authorized training within 10 days of the change occurring.

Name(Required)

First Last

UALR ID(Required)

T00XXXXXXX

Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Phone Number(Required)

Reason for Update(Required)

Check all that apply.

Will you drop off your current I-20 for a signature or would you like us to print you a new I-20 and sign it for travel?(Required)

Your Current Address(Required)

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Employer Information

Please select the option below that applies to you.(Required)

If you have a pending STEM extension and you want to change employers please choose request 24 month STEM extension above.

I-983 for your new employer(Required)

Max. file size: 49 MB.

Does your employer participate in E-Verify?(Required)

E-Verify participation is not required for standard OPT. But students who qualify for the STEM extension must work for an E-Verified company in order to apply for the STEM Extension. Ask your Human resource or hiring manager if your company participates in E-Verify.

Yes

Name of Company(Required)

If an E-Verify company, write the name according to E-Verify.

E Verify Number

Ask your human resource or hiring manager if you do not know. Leave blank if employer does not participate in E-Verify.

Employer EIN

Format is XX-XXXXXXX. Ask your human resource or hiring manager for the employer EIN. This is not the E-Verify Number

Your Job Title(Required)

Explain how this position relates to your major course of study?(Required)

Job Start Date(Required)

Job End Date

Indicate if known. This is not a required field. Leave blank if no end date is specified.

Job Offer Letter(Required)

Must be under 1MB. Red X does not signify error.

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 1 MB.

Job Verification Letter

Must be under 1MB. Red X does not signify error.

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 1 MB.

Full-time or Part-Time?(Required)

Under 20 hours per week

Over 20 hours per week

Payment information(Required)

Paid

Unpaid

Self-Employed

Company Address(Required)

Provide the address of the company headquarters.

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Name of Supervisor(Required)

First Last

Supervisor Telephone Number(Required)

Supervisor Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Additional Comments or Information

Upload the self-reflection on page 5 of the I-983 Form(Required)

For instructions on completing your I-983, visit https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/assets/stem-opt-hub/story.html.

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 1 MB.

Upload the final evaluation on page 5 of the I-983 Form(Required)

For instructions on completing your I-983, visit https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/assets/stem-opt-hub/story.html.

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 1 MB.

Have you left a previous employer?(Required)

No, this is my first employment update.

Yes, remove my previous employer.

Do you have another employer?(Required)

Yes

Details for Additional Employers(Required)

Include company name, position, and start date for each additional employer.

Previous Employment Information

Name of Previous Employer(Required)

Start Date of Previous Employment(Required)

End Date of Employment(Required)

Requesting STEM Extension

Upload pages 1-5 of the I-983 Form(Required)

For instructions on completing your I-983, visit https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/assets/stem-opt-hub/story.html.

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 1 MB.

Upload pages 1-5 of the I-983 Form(Required)

For instructions on completing your I-983, visit https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/assets/stem-opt-hub/story.html. Page 5 is a self-reflection on your first year of the STEM Extension.

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 1 MB.

End Date of Standard OPT(Required)

Check EAD for OPT End Date

End Date of Current STEM Extension(Required)

Check EAD for End Date

Have you read the information on requesting a STEM extension and have gathered all necessary documents?(Required)

Information for STEM Extension is available at http://ualr.edu/international/applying-for-stem-extension/

Yes

Will you be prepared to file your request for the STEM Extension within 21 days of receiving your updated I-20?(Required)

Information for STEM Extension is available at http://ualr.edu/international/applying-for-stem-extension/

Yes

You must submit your documents to USCIS at least 30 days before your standard OPT expires.(Required)

I understand

You must work for an E-Verify employer to be eligible for the STEM Extension.(Required)

I understand

If you have submitted your request for STEM Extension to USCIS within the proper timeline and have received your receipt notice from USCIS, you may continue working at your current employer with an expired EAD.(Required)

If your employer is uncomfortable with this, you may request a letter from an ISS advisor that explains the regulations.

I understand

I need more information

You are required to continue reporting to ISS with all changes in address or employment within 10 days of the change.(Required)

I understand

While on the STEM Extension, you have an additional reporting requirement to check-in with ISS every 6 months. You will do this by submitting this form and indicating the purpose is "6 Month STEM Reporting Requirement."(Required)

I understand

Do you agree that you are submitting this request yourself and not on behalf of another, and that all the information contained in this form is true and accurate.(Required)

I agree

EAD Received

Upload a copy of your EAD card

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 49 MB.

Do you have an employer?

Yes, I reported the details above.

Yes, I need to report details.

Travel Signature Request

Submit this form only if you are currently on Standard or STEM OPT. Other travel signatures are requested at http://ualr.edu/international/travel-signature/.

Approximate Date of Departure.(Required)

Approximate Date of Return.(Required)

Date of F-1 Visa Expiration(Required)

Do you understand that it is not advisable for you to renew your F-1 visa while you are on OPT.(Required)

I understand

Cap Gap

Have you been selected in the H-1B lottery?

If you are unsure whether you have been selected for H-1B processing, an advisor will check your SEVIS record at the time you submit this request and once per week until an approval appears from now until July 1.

I do know yet, please check.

Yes

Upload Form I-797 receipt(Required)

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 49 MB.

H-1B Approval

Upload H-1B Approval Notice(Required)

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Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 49 MB.

Prior to your H-1B start date you will continue in F-1 status and must follow all F-1 regulations.(Required)

I understand

On your H-1B start date, your F-1 status will be ended for change of status and you will be under all obligations related to your H-1B status.(Required)

I understand

Do you agree that you are submitting this request yourself and not on behalf of another, and that all the information contained in this form is true and accurate.(Required)

I agree

Leaving US and Abandoning OPT

Date of departure from United States.(Required)

Upon submission of this request (or within 15 days of departure, whichever is later), your F-1 status will be ended. You will not be permitted to return to the US in this F-1 status even if there is time on your F-1 visa.(Required)

I understand

Do you agree that you are submitting this request yourself and not on behalf of another, and that all the information contained in this form is true and accurate.(Required)

I agree

Statements of Understanding

I will keep all the immigration requirements of OPT as listed at http://ualr.edu/international/opt-requirements/.(Required)

I agree

I will continue to report any change in address, employer, or immigration status within 10 days of the change.(Required)

I agree

I am submitting this request yourself and not on behalf of another.(Required)

I agree

All the information contained in this form is true and accurate.(Required)

I agree

Phone

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Optional Practical Training

OPT & STEM OPT Update

Employer Information

Previous Employment Information

Requesting STEM Extension

EAD Received

Travel Signature Request

Cap Gap

H-1B Approval

Leaving US and Abandoning OPT

Statements of Understanding

Contact

Interact