chsrk Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Dear International students on OPT, There are ongoing discussions about the future of STEM OPT extension. For those students currently on or eligible to apply for STEM OPT extension, this information will be important to you. You also may have heard that new STEM rule is being reviewed. The new rule is not finalized. OISS will send information when the new rule is finalized The current STEM OPT rule will expire February 12, 2016. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has requested that date to be extended until May 2016. The judge will have to decide to grant DHS the extension until May 2016 or not. Once the decision is made, OSS will communicate the results. For those eligible to apply for STEM OPT may do so, but OSS does not have guidance from DHS. This guidance will not come until after the judge makes the decision. We expect further guidance on all issues from DHS soon. OSS does not have any answers yet on what will happen to those currently on STEM OPT, those with pending STEM OPT, or those who are eligible to apply for STEM OPT after February 12. Please note the following criteria to apply for STEM OPT extension: 1. Work for E-Verify employer 2. Received a degree in STEM field as defined by Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) 3. Currently on OPT and apply for extension in timely manner 4. Follow other requirements and procedures in the STEM OPT Extension packet located on the OISS website. As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact OSS. Sincerely, Office for International Students & Scholars Michigan State University International Center 427 N. Shaw Lane, Room 105 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chsrk Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 Anyone with the latest/inside information, Please give your opinions on this issue.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinash Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Jan 21, 2016 – As of 7:30 PM EST there’s no decision from the Judge after the Hearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chsrk Posted January 24, 2016 Author Share Posted January 24, 2016 Good news.....Deadline Extended till May 10, 2016.. http://www.happyschools.com/stem-opt-extension-updates/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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