FORM INSTRUCTIONS
Student:
Please fill out the information below. After submitting this form, you will receive an email telling you how to book an appointment for STEM OPT processing with an ISSO adviser. After meeting with the ISSO, you will receive a second email either telling you that your form is approved or asking you to make some changes and submit a new form.
Form Pages:
STEM OPT Extension Form
What is STEM OPT Extension :
The STEM OPT Extension is available to international students who hold an appropriate degree in one of the DHS-approved STEM fields. The STEM OPT Extension allows you to extend your original 12-month OPT for an additional 24 months. You need a job offer with an E-Verified Employer to apply for OPT STEM and you will need to send the petition to USCIS. STEM OPT must be applied for prior to expiration of your original OPT. We recommend applying 90 days before the expiration. You can continue working for 180 days after the expiration of your current OPT while you wait for the STEM OPT approval, if necessary.

Before completing your STEM OPT application, review further information about STEM OPT: www.oakland.edu/isso/current-students

Prior to filling out this form you must review the STEM OPT Extension documents checklist. There are very specific instructions to be followed for each of the documents to be uploaded. All documents need to be complete and ready to be uploaded to this form before meeting with an ISSO adviser and moving forward with this process.
PART 1: STUDENT INFORMATION
First/Given Name
Last/Family Name
OU Student ID (Grizzly ID)
Student Details
This section is to be completed by the student.
Current OPT Start Date (EAD Card)
SEVIS ID
Non-OU Email
Major for Program
Phone Number
Current OPT End Date (EAD Card)
Example: 123-456-7890
Example: N0012345678
Example: G00123456
A personal email address, not your OU email.
Major associated with OPT STEM application
This section is to be completed by the student.
Name
Date
Affirmation
receiving emails from the ISSO so that I do not lose vital communication
Upload Documents
Copy of Passport size photos
Proof of how you intend to pay the I-765 fee
Completed and Signed I-765 form
Completed G-1145 form
Copy of Employment Offer Letter
Copy of Diploma
Copy of completed and signed by Employer I-983 Training Plan
Copy of current EAD (OPT) Card
Copy of  I-94
Copy of Passport
*Front and Back
*Note: if you choose to work for 2 employers, you need to submit two training plans as a single pdf to upload.
Copy of Employment Offer Letter 2 (If needed)
*Upload a copy of your G1450 credit card payment form OR a Picture of a money order or check.
*Note: if you choose to work for 2 employers, you need to submit two offer letters.  Please note the maximum weekly working hours should NOT exceed 40 hours across all employers
OPT Employer Information Report
PART 2: ISSO REVIEW
to the student to submit a new form with the suggested changes.
Name of ISSO Adviser
Date
ISSO Review
This section is to be completed by the ISSO Office
Please select one of the following options:
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