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USCIS Issues Revised Final Guidance on Unlawful Presence for Students and Exchange Visitors

6 years ago By Chief Editor

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Clarification of STEM OPT Extension Reporting Responsibilities and Training Obligations

6 years ago By Chief Editor

USCIS is updating the Optional Practical Training Extension for STEM Students (STEM OPT) page of the website to clarify the reporting responsibilities for participating in the STEM OPT program. Students and employers must report material changes to the Designated School Official (DSO) at the earliest opportunity by submitting a modified Form I-983. Employers must report the STEM OPT

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Third Party Site Placements for F-1 STEM OPT Extensions

6 years ago By admin

On 17 August 2018, DHS purported to "clarify" that subject to certain conditions, placement of students engaging in two-year extension of their practical training (STEM OPT extension) at third-party sites may be acceptable if appropriate conditions are met.

A careful review of these appropriate conditions leads to the inescapable conclusion that very little has really changed.

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2 years ago By Chief Editor

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