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Office of International Student Services

Optional Practical Training

OPT Update

While you are on Optional Practical Training, you must still maintain your F-1 immigration status. Part of these requirements are to keep your employment information and address up-to-date with International Student Services. Submit this form within 10 days of a change.

Name*
First Last
UALR ID*
T00XXXXXXX
Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Phone Number*
Reason for Update*
Check all that apply.
- Update Address
- New Employment
- Leaving Employment Position
- Request 24-Month OPT STEM Extension
- Received EAD Card
- STEM Verification (6 months and 18 months)
- STEM Evaluation (12 months into STEM extension)
- STEM Final Evaluation (before end of STEM Extension)
- Requesting Travel Signature
- Approved Cap Gap
- Approved H-1B
- Approved Permanent Residency
- Leaving US and Abandoning OPT
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?*
Your Current Address*
Street Address City State ZIP Code
Employer Information
Please select the option below that applies to you.*
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*
Does your employer participate in E-Verify?*
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
- No
Name of Company*
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*
Explain how this position relates to your major course of study?*
Job Start Date*
Job End Date
Indicate if known. This is not a required field. Leave blank if no end date is specified.
Job Offer Letter*
Must be under 1MB. Red X does not signify error.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx.
Job Verification Letter
Must be under 1MB. Red X does not signify error.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx.
Full-time or Part-Time?*
- Under 20 hours per week
- Over 20 hours per week
Payment information*
- Paid
- Unpaid
- Self-Employed
Company Address*
Location where you physically work, NOT the company headquarters.

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Name of Supervisor*
First Last
Supervisor Telephone Number*
Supervisor Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Additional Comments or Information
Upload the self-reflection on page 6 of the I-983 Form*
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.
Upload the final evaluation on page 7 of the I-983 Form*
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.
Have you left a previous employer?*
- No, this is my first employment update.
- Yes, remove my previous employer.
Do you have another employer?*
- No
- Yes
Details for Additional Employers*
Include company name, position, and start date for each additional employer.
Previous Employment Information
Name of Previous Employer*
Start Date of Previous Employment*
End Date of Employment*
Requesting STEM Extension
Upload pages 1-5 of the I-983 Form*
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.
Upload pages 1-6 of the I-983 Form*
For instructions on completing your I-983, visit https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/assets/stem-opt-hub/story.html. Page 6 is a self-reflection on your first year of the STEM Extension.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx.
End Date of Standard OPT*
Check EAD for OPT End Date
End Date of Current STEM Extension*
Check EAD for End Date
Have you read the information on requesting a STEM extension and have gathered all necessary documents?*
Information for STEM Extension is available at http://ualr.edu/international/applying-for-stem-extension/
- Yes
- No
Will you be prepared to file your request for the STEM Extension within 21 days of receiving your updated I-20?*
Information for STEM Extension is available at http://ualr.edu/international/applying-for-stem-extension/
- Yes
- No
You must submit your documents to USCIS at least 30 days before your standard OPT expires.*
- I understand
You must work for an E-Verify employer to be eligible for the STEM Extension.*
- 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.*
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.*
- 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."*
- 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.*
- I agree
EAD Received
Upload a copy of your EAD card
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx.
Do you have an employer?
- No
- 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.*
Approximate Date of Return.*
Date of F-1 Visa Expiration*
Do you understand that it is not advisable for you to renew your F-1 visa while you are on OPT.*
- 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
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx.
H-1B Approval
Upload H-1B Approval Notice*
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx.
Prior to your H-1B start date you will continue in F-1 status and must follow all F-1 regulations.*
- 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.*
- 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.*
- I agree
Leaving US and Abandoning OPT
Date of departure from United States.*
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.*
- 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.*
- I agree
Statements of Understanding
I will keep all the immigration requirements of OPT as listed at http://ualr.edu/international/opt-requirements/.*
- I agree
I will continue to report any change in address, employer, or immigration status within 10 days of the change.*
- I agree
I am submitting this request yourself and not on behalf of another.*
- I agree
All the information contained in this form is true and accurate.*
- I agree

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  Email: internationalservices@ualr.edu

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