F-1 Student: OPT STEM Extension Request

This form is for SUNY Poly graduates with APPROVED post completion OPT authorization from USCIS.

Students who are currently engaged in Post Completion OPT authorization may be eligible for the 24 month STEM OPT Extension authorization.

This request may be submitted up to 90 days prior to the end of the current Post Completion OPT authorization, and MUST be submitted AT LEAST 7 business days prior to the last day of the current Post Completion OPT Authorization.

The STEM OPT Extension CANNOT be requested after the current OPT authorization has ended. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure their request and application is submitted in a timely manner.

The ISS may take 5-7 business days to process your request. Once this is processed, you will receive your requested Form I-20, as well as further instructions to complete your application, at your SUNY Poly email address.

F-1 Student: OPT STEM Extension Request

  • This is the email address SUNY Poly will use to communicate with you, and will send your STEM OPT Requested Form I-20 to this address once issued.
  • Enter as listed on your Form I-20.
    It is YOUR responsibility to update your SEVP Portal with your employment information and to verify that this is accurate at all times.
  • MM slash DD slash YYYY
    This is the day after your current OPT authorization period ends.
  • **This is NOT your employers' E-Verify number. Please double check with your employer to ensure you are entering the correct information in this form AND on the I983.
  • Full Time: more than 20 hours/week Part Time: 20 or less hours/week
  • Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.
    Students must upload a COMPLETED Form I-983. Please review this document VERY carefully to make sure that every field is complete and no information has been left blank or incomplete. Download Form I-983 at https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/form-i-983-overview
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