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Section One: Completed by Student

Your name

Enter your name exactly as shown in the box. Do not forget the comma. This is how a person unfamiliar with your name will understand which part of your surname and which part of your given name is.

A screenshot with a box for student name, name of school recommending STEM OPT and name of school where STEM degree was earned.

 

Your email address and school code

Enter your email address. Page one of your current I-20 lists the school code under "School Code and Approval Date." It should be one of the following:

  • CLE214F00442001
  • CLE214F00442000-COLUMBUS CAMPUS
  • CLE214F00442002
A screenshot with a box for student email and SEVIS school code of school recommending STEM OPT

 

DSO name and information

You can use any immigration coordinator’s name and email in addition to this address:

The Ohio State University
2009 Millikin Rd
Columbus, OH 43210
614-292-6101
 

The above information should be included in the DSO field. If you have trouble fitting the necessary number of characters in the space provided, changing the font size or style may be helpful. Otherwise, you may clearly hand-write the text above.

A screen shot with a box for the Designated School Official (DSO) name and contact information.

 

SEVIS ID number

You can find your SEVIS ID number in the top left corner of your current I-20; it starts with “N00.” The start date must be the day after the end date listed on your 12-month OPT EAD card. The end date must be two years later.

Example: If your 12-month OPT ends July 4, 2023, your STEM OPT requested period is July 5, 2023-July 4, 2025.

A screenshot with a box for your SEVIS ID numer and STEM OPT requested period.

 

Degree information

Enter both your major and its CIP Code as listed on your current I-20.

Enter Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD as listed on page one of your current I-20.

The date awarded should match the commencement date of the semester in which your program was completed.

Check “No” if applying based on your recently earned STEM degree from Ohio State. Otherwise, check “Yes.”

Check your EAD card for your Employment Authorization Number. It should follow this format: XXX-XXX-XXX. Make sure you are not writing a receipt number.

A screenshot with a box to input your degree information.