Changing Employers While on STEM OPT

Employment timeline

STEM OPT Requested Period

Your start date must list the date you start with your employer. The end date should be the date listed on your STEM OPT EAD card.

Section Three

The "Start Date of Employment" must be the date you started working with your current employer.

Section Five

Complete the goals and objectives.

Remember

This field must contain a timeline even if there is only a short period of time remaining on your STEM OPT extension.

12-month self-evaluation

You are required to complete a self-evaluation after being on STEM OPT for 12 months. Evaluate your performance with this employer.

Enter the start date on your STEM OPT EAD card if you have not changed employers while on STEM OPT. If you have changed employers while on STEM OPT, enter your employment start date.

You and your current employer must sign and date the self-evaluation. All parties, including the student, must sign the document. Electronic signatures are permitted