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Federal Changes to 2008 DHS STEM OPT Extension Regulation

September 01, 2015  |   Posted by :   |   F-1 Students   |   Comments Off on Federal Changes to 2008 DHS STEM OPT Extension Regulation

International students in the US in F-1 status may apply for a year of optional practical training (OPT) following their graduation, regardless of their major.  In 2008, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) established a regulation granting additional OPT time for F-1 international students whose degrees are in the fields of science, technology, engineering, or […]

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