The final rule allows 24 months OPT extension for STEM

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The final rule allows such F-1 STEM students who have elected to pursue 12 months of OPT in the United States to extend the OPT period by 24 months (STEM OPT extension). This 24-month extension effectively replaces the 17-month STEM OPT extension previously available to certain STEM students. Dates: This rule is effective May 10, 2016, except the addition of 8 CFR 214.16, which is effective from May 10, 2016, through May 10, 2019. https://federalregister.gov/a/...

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Mar 11, 2016 6:01 AM · 16,992 views

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bhuntekaji Mar 11, 2016 2:19 PM

I applied extension last week only. and then this news comes in. so, i wont be in 24 month beneficiary ?

MIly Mar 11, 2016 2:37 PM

You will be able to extend your OPT for an additional 7 months if you are already under 17 month extension, according to https://www.lexology.com/libra...

bhuntekaji Mar 11, 2016 2:49 PM

mily
 dhanyabad hai information share garideko ma. ramrai bho !

Ruben123 Mar 11, 2016 3:02 PM

Any OPT STEM Extensions that were submitted before May 10, 2016 will be valid for 17 months. To receive the additional 7 months of authorization, you will be required to complete a second application to USCIS.

If you have submitted your application to DSO last week, there is a chance that he/she has not posted your application to USCIS yet (considering my experience with the DSO advisers, it's like a government job for some).

But you have to wait until May 10, 2016 to apply for your 24 month extension.

atomic Mar 11, 2016 3:59 PM

Aba majyasney 7 months ko lagi pheri $380 tirnu parney, 17 months ko Asti ko mahina matra ayeko...teit

bhuntekaji Mar 11, 2016 4:29 PM

ruben123 my advisor posted all the info to uscis this week. so i guess i will have to pay 
 $380  just for 7 months. but, hopefully i dont have to go through last 7 month extension.

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