Employer official certification
The individual who endorses the certification does not necessarily need to be, but can be, the same individual who signed Section 4. They must be an employee with signatory authority for the employer.
Electronic signatures are permitted.
Evaluation on student progress
Since you have not yet begun your STEM OPT Extension training, the Evaluation on Student Progress section should be left blank at the time you are applying for the STEM OPT. Per reporting requirements, you will be required to submit an Evaluation on Student Progress while on STEM OPT at your 12-month and 24-month marks, as well as any time you change employers.