{"id":188030,"date":"2021-01-07T16:41:21","date_gmt":"2021-01-07T22:41:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/?p=188030"},"modified":"2023-01-27T08:28:35","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T14:28:35","slug":"f1-opt-ead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/f1-opt-ead\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply F1 OPT EAD (Sample STEM OPT form)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>F1 OPT and STEM OPT are types of EAD work permits that allow you to work in the US while on a study visa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The EAD is given on the basis of your area of study to help you get practical work experience before you can enter the job market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Apply OPT EAD?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#1 I-20 Endorsement by DSO<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need to request your designated school official at your school, college, or institution to endorse your I-20. The I-20 should have been endorsed in the last 60 days of the EAD application date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DSO will also update your SEVIS record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#2 Fill USCIS EAD <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/i-765\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>form i-765<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use am22tech&#8217;s EAD application app to fill your USCIS i-765 form easily as it validates all the fields automatically to make sure you do not make any mistakes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use this app to fill the form, validate all, and make sure the form is not rejected or an RFE is sent by USCIS:<\/p>\n\n\n<br \/><div class=\"row\"><iframe allowfullscreen class = \"lazyload am22-auto-fit\" src=\"https:\/\/apps.am22tech.com\/us\/uscis\/form\/i765\/start?embed=true\" loading=\"lazy\"  width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"900\"<iframe allowfullscreen class = \"lazyload am22-auto-fit\" src=\"https:\/\/apps.am22tech.com\/us\/uscis\/form\/i765\/start?embed=true\" loading=\"lazy\"  width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div><br \/><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-success\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.am22tech.com\/us\/uscis\/form\/i765\/start?\" title=\"Open App in new Window\">Open App in new Window <i class=\"bi bi-chevron-right\"><\/i> <\/a> <br \/><br \/>\n\n\n\n<p>You can save on attorney fees if you use the app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Pre-completion OPT EAD category code is (C)(3)(A).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Post-completion OPT EAD category code is (C)(3)(B).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of OPT EAD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Optional practical training should always be directly related to your course&#8217;s major area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12 Months OPT EAD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/working-in-the-united-states\/students-and-exchange-visitors\/optional-practical-training-opt-for-f-1-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USCIS allows you to apply for 12 months of OPT<\/a> before your study course is completed. This is normally called pre-completion OPT. The same 12 months can be used as a post-completion work permit too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that you only get 12 months of OPT EAD term irrespective of when you use it i.e. either as pre or post-completion OPT or a combination of both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you used pre-completion OPT for 8 months, you will be eligible for only up to 4 months of post-completion OPT.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are studying computer science to become a software engineer, your OPT should also be related to computer programming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Similarly, if you are studying for an MBA (master&#8217;s in business administration), then your OPT training should be related to marketing, people management, accounting, and economics based on the major area of study.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1 Pre-Completion OPT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pre-completion OPT can be applied if you have been enrolled in one full academic year (usually 12 months) course of study on a full-time basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You do not need to have had F-1 status for one full academic year. You can fulfill the \u201cone full academic year\u201d requirement even if you had another visa status during that time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can work 20 hours or less if school is open and full-time (40 hours) if school is not holding classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your study time on a dependent visa like H4 can be counted towards &#8220;one full academic year&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/can-h1b-holder-study-in-usa\/\">H1B or L workers can also study in the US<\/a> but the &#8220;one-year&#8221; requirement demands full-time study which is legally possible but may not be feasible with H1B work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2 Post-Completion OPT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You are eligible to apply for a post-completion OPT work permit after your course has been completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is your choice now to work either part-time or full-time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a rel=\"noindex sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"USA USCIS i765 EAD Form\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.am22tech.com\/us\/uscis\/form\/i765\/\" data-linkid=\"182069\" data-nojs=\"1\" data-shortcode=\"true\">i765<\/a> EAD OPT app has the option of filling all 3 types of OPT EAD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/apply-f1-stem-extension-opt.png\" alt=\"Apply STEM extension OPT\" class=\"wp-image-188069\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/apply-f1-stem-extension-opt.png 724w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/apply-f1-stem-extension-opt-470x251.png 470w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/apply-f1-stem-extension-opt-342x183.png 342w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/apply-f1-stem-extension-opt-150x80.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Apply STEM extension OPT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you applied for pre-completion OPT EAD, then your post-completion OPT EAD time will be reduced by pre-completion OPT time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3 STEM OPT Extension<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>USCIS makes an exception for STEM study and allows a 24-month extension of post-completion OPT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>STEM means science, technology, engineering, and math.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need to satisfy these conditions to get 24 months of STEM EAD:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be an F-1 student who has a STEM degree included on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ice.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/Document\/2016\/stem-list.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ICE&#8217;s STEM Degree Program List<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are employed by an employer who is enrolled in and is using E-Verify for I-9 validations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You received an initial grant of post-completion OPT EAD based on your STEM degree.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>You have the option of filling the i-765 form for STEM OPT extension with EAD category code C3C which makes writing Education Degree name, Employer&#8217;s name, and e-verify mandatory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"929\" height=\"581\" src=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/f1-stem-opt-extension-employer-name-e-verify.png\" alt=\"STEM OPT extension requires employer name, e-verify number and degree name\" class=\"wp-image-188076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/f1-stem-opt-extension-employer-name-e-verify.png 929w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/f1-stem-opt-extension-employer-name-e-verify-470x294.png 470w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/f1-stem-opt-extension-employer-name-e-verify-307x192.png 307w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/f1-stem-opt-extension-employer-name-e-verify-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/f1-stem-opt-extension-employer-name-e-verify-150x94.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 929px) 100vw, 929px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">STEM OPT extension requires the employer&#8217;s name, e-verify number, and degree name<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.am22tech.com\/us\/uscis\/form\/i765\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this app to fill out the EAD form<\/a>, validate all, and make sure the form is not rejected or an RFE is sent by USCIS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1610056568709\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">When Can I start my OPT?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You should start your OPT only after your EAD card has been approved by USCIS.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1610056632375\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is STEM OPT eligible for an automatic 180-day EAD extension?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">STEM OPT is eligible for an automatic 180 extension if you filed an extension before the current OPT EAD card&#8217;s expiry and your OPT expires while the extension is pending.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1610056854055\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Am I eligible for Cap-Gap if My H1B has been Approved starting Oct 1?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You will be <a href=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/f1-student-opt-in-cap-gap-h1b-pending-work\/\">eligible to stay in the US legally in the gap period between your F1 end date and the H1B start date of Oct 1<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1610057010435\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Will USCIS terminate OPT EAD if I Enroll in a Master&#8217;s program after completing my Bachelors&#8217;s degree?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">USCIS will automatically terminate your OPT EAD if you change school or start studying master&#8217;s degree after completing your bachelor&#8217;s for which you were OPT EAD.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1610057779046\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can OPT EAD card be used for entering the USA?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">OPT EAD card cannot be used for reentry to the USA and is not a replacement for the<a href=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/uscis-i131\/\"> Advance parole card<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<span><span class=\"btn btn-sm bg-light mx-1 mb-3\"title=\"Comments\"am22wpDComments-parent= \"\"  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