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<h4 style="text-align: center">The online I-765 application is now available for F-1 students applying for the STEM OPT Extension. DO NOT submit your I-765 to USCIS without receiving your STEM OPT recommended I-20 from ISS.</h4> <h4 style="text-align: center">When completing the STEM OPT online application, check your mailing address in your USCIS account. If the address is wrong, please contact your assigned ISS advisor with your correct mailing address.</h4> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="uw-outer-row row-2 white-background has_text_block has_accordion_panel uw-outer-row-top-padding-default uw-outer-row-bottom-padding-default uw-row-default">  <div class="uw-inner-row"> <div class="uw-column one-column"> <div class="uw-page-element uw-pe uw-pe-text_block" data-page-element="text_block" > <div class="uw-text-block"> <p><span class="tx">The OPT STEM Extension is a twice-per-lifetime 24-month extension for eligible STEM majors who are </span><span class="tx">currently in an authorized period of post-completion OPT. </span></p> <p><span class="tx">The STEM degree (bachelor’s or higher) may have been earned at UW-Madison or may be based on a </span><span class="tx">previously earned degree from an accredited U.S. college/university. To process the STEM extension application based on a degree earned at a previous institution, students must submit proof of degree conferral and proof of immigration status. </span></p> <p><span class="tx"><strong>Note:</strong> <strong>UW–Madison cannot employ F-1 OPT STEM Extension participants</strong>, because UW–Madison does not meet the E-Verify employer requirement. Departments should contact <a href="https://ifss.wisc.edu/contact-us/">International Faculty & Staff Services (IFSS)</a> for employment-based visa options for UW–Madison employment. Read the full announcement <a href="https://iss.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/174/2018/01/UW-Madison-STEM-Extensions-Policy-Change.pdf">here</a>. </span></p> </div> </div><div class="uw-page-element uw-pe uw-pe-text_block" data-page-element="text_block" > <div class="uw-text-block"> <div class=""><iframe title="STEM OPT Part 2" id="kaltura_player" src="https://cdnapisec.kaltura.com/p/1660902/sp/166090200/embedIframeJs/uiconf_id/25717641/partner_id/1660902?iframeembed=true&playerId=kaltura_player&entry_id=1_gzrq5mzw&flashvars[streamerType]=auto&flashvars[localizationCode]=en_US&flashvars[sideBarContainer.plugin]=true&flashvars[sideBarContainer.position]=left&flashvars[sideBarContainer.clickToClose]=true&flashvars[chapters.plugin]=true&flashvars[chapters.layout]=vertical&flashvars[chapters.thumbnailRotator]=false&flashvars[streamSelector.plugin]=true&flashvars[EmbedPlayer.SpinnerTarget]=videoHolder&flashvars[dualScreen.plugin]=true&flashvars[Kaltura.addCrossoriginToIframe]=true&wid=1_odiyb35n" width="1298" height="802" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen allow="autoplay *; fullscreen *; encrypted-media *" frameborder="0" mozAllowFullScreen></iframe></div> <p style="text-align: center">Want to watch the first part of the STEM OPT Workshop from Fall 2023? Check out the <a href="https://mediaspace.wisc.edu/playlist/dedicated/191627663/1_luyhkbz0/1_mjyadg18">ISS Kaltura Channel</a></p> </div> </div><div class="uw-page-element uw-pe uw-pe-text_block" data-page-element="text_block" > <div class="uw-text-block"> <h3><strong>Completing your USCIS Form I-765</strong></h3> <p>As the applicant, you are responsible for your OPT STEM extension application. You should review the full instructions available on the <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/i-765" target="_blank" rel="noopener">USCIS I-765 page</a>. The I-765 is now available in an online or paper format and ISS has developed guidance for how to fill out either application. Please review each item carefully to ensure your I-765 is filled out correctly.</p> <p>If you have specific questions about completing the online I-765, please make an appointment with your assigned ISS advisor.</p> <p><strong>Online Filing</strong>:</p> <p>If you file your I-765 form online you will need to create a USCIS account. Make sure to read your mailing address in your USCIS account carefully to check for accuracy. Once you pay your USCIS fee, your application will automatically submit.</p> <p><a href="https://iss.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/174/2023/07/USCIS-Online-I-765-STEM-Extension-Application-4.1.24.pdf">USCIS Online I-765 STEM Extension Application Instructions</a></p> <p>ISS also recommends checking your receipt notice to confirm your address on the receipt notice matches the mailing address you want your EAD card sent to.</p> <p><strong>Paper Filing</strong>:</p> <p>ISS has developed guidance for how to fill out the paper <a class="ui-link" href="https://www.uscis.gov/i-765" target="_blank" rel="noopener">I-765</a> if you are applying for the STEM extension. Each item discussed is highlighted in the image as to where it appears on the actual I-765 Form.</p> <p><a href="https://iss.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/174/2018/08/USCIS-Form-I-765-Instructions-for-STEM-Extension.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">USCIS Form I-765 for STEM Extension</a> <em>(Note: This guidance is intended to help you and should not be viewed as legal advice.)<br /> </em></p> <p>Download the form using Chrome or Firefox and complete it in Adobe Acrobat, print out single-sided, and sign in black ink only.</p> </div> </div><div class="uw-page-element uw-pe uw-pe-accordion_panel" data-page-element="accordion_panel" > <div class="uw-accordion"> <p class="show-for-sr">This is an accordion element with a series of buttons that open and close related content panels.</p> <div class="uw-accordion-controls"> <button class="uw-button-unstyle uw-accordion-expand-all" aria-label="Expand all panels" aria-pressed="false">Expand all</button><button class="uw-button-unstyle uw-accordion-collapse-all" aria-label="Collapse all panels" aria-pressed="true" disabled>Collapse all</button> </div> <h2 class="uw-accordion-header"> OPT STEM Eligibility Requirements </h2> <div class="uw-accordion-panel -uw-accordion-is-hidden"> <div class="uw-accordion-panel-inner uw-clearfix"> <ul> <li><span class="tx">Currently in an authorized period of post-completion OPT (unexpired EAD card)</span></li> <li><span class="tx">Have a </span><a href="https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/eligible-cip-codes-for-the-stem-opt-extension" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="tx">qualified STEM major</span></a> <ul> <li><a href="https://tableau.wisconsin.edu/views/UW-MadisonProgramArraywithCIPCodes_0/CurrentCIPAssignments?:iid=1&:isGuestRedirectFromVizportal=y&:embed=y" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CIP Assignments</a> at UW-Madison (The CIP is the 6-digit code next to your major on your I-20.)</li> </ul> </li> <li><span class="tx">Secure employment directly related to the qualified STEM major(s)</span></li> <li><span class="tx">Employer must be in good standing with </span><a href="https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="tx">E-Verify</span></a></li> <li><span class="tx">Training experience must be more than 20 hours per week</span></li> <li><span class="tx">Employer and student together must complete the </span><a href="https://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/i983.pdf"><span class="tx">Form I-983 Training Plan</span></a><br /> <span class="tx"> – <a href="https://iss.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/174/2024/05/I983Instructions-UW-Madison-5.06.2024.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">I-983 Instructions for UW–Madison</a> (can now be signed electronically)<br /> </span><span class="tx"> – <a href="https://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/i983Instructions.pdf">Form I-983 Tutorial</a></span></li> <li><span class="tx">Must file the STEM Extension application with USCIS no earlier than 90 days before OPT EAD </span><span class="tx">card end date and no later than the EAD card date </span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <h2 class="uw-accordion-header"> OPT STEM Application Process </h2> <div class="uw-accordion-panel -uw-accordion-is-hidden"> <div class="uw-accordion-panel-inner uw-clearfix"> <ol class="tx"> <li><span class="tx"> Apply for STEM Extension recommendation I-20 from ISS</span> <ul> <li><span class="tx">Submit the STEM OPT Extension form in <a href="https://terradotta.wisc.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Terra Dotta</a>.</span> <ul> <li class="tx"><span class="tx">Upload your current EAD card as a PDF</span></li> <li><span class="tx">Upload your completed & signed Form I-983 as a PDF (form can now be signed electronically)</span></li> </ul> </li> <li>You can apply for the STEM I-20 up to 115 days before your EAD card expires</li> </ul> </li> <li><span class="tx">Gather all required materials for USCIS application</span> <ul> <li><span class="tx">Paper filing instructions: <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-765.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Form I-765</a></span><span class="tx"> & </span><span class="tx"><a href="https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-765instr.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Form I-765 Instructions</a></span></li> <li>Online filing instructions: <a href="https://iss.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/174/2023/07/USCIS-Online-I-765-STEM-Extension-Application-4.1.24.pdf">USCIS Online I-765 STEM Extension Application Instructions</a></li> <li>If you are applying for STEM OPT with a prior degree from UW-Madison include this <a href="https://hlcaccreditation.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/72/2020/02/Univ-of-Wisconsin-Madison-HLC-Reaffirmation-Action-Letter-06.07.2019.pdf">letter of reaccreditation</a></li> <li><span class="tx"><a href="https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/g-1145.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Form G-1145</a></span><span class="tx"> E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance</span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span class="tx">Submit your completed OPT STEM Extension application to USCIS</span> <ul> <li>You can apply to USCIS 90 days before your EAD card expires, and you can submit to ISS earlier</li> </ul> </li> <li>Report the outcome of your application to ISS</li> </ol> </div> </div> <h2 class="uw-accordion-header"> OPT STEM Application Timeframe </h2> <div class="uw-accordion-panel -uw-accordion-is-hidden"> <div class="uw-accordion-panel-inner uw-clearfix"> <p><span class="tx">U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) has a strict application time frame during which an OPT </span><span class="tx">STEM Extension application must be received. </span></p> <p>Respect the following application time frame:</p> <ul> <li><span class="tx"><strong>Earliest you can apply to USCIS</strong>: 90 days before your post-completion OPT EAD card expires</span></li> <li><span class="tx"><strong>Latest you can apply to USCIS</strong>: post-completion EAD card expiration date </span></li> <li><span class="tx">Your I-20 for OPT STEM Extension must be issued within 60 days from the date USCIS receives your application<br /> </span></li> </ul> <p><span class="tx">Processing times take an average of 3 months. </span></p> <p>You are eligible to continue employment up to 180 days beyond the current EAD card end date as long as you have proof of a pending OPT STEM Extension application with USCIS.</p> </div> </div> <h2 class="uw-accordion-header"> OPT STEM Reporting Requirements for Students </h2> <div class="uw-accordion-panel -uw-accordion-is-hidden"> <div class="uw-accordion-panel-inner uw-clearfix"> <p><span class="tx f703">You must update ISS with the information listed below at periodic times throughout your OPT STEM </span><span class="tx f703">Extension employment period. Failure to do so is a violation of your F-1 status and may result in the </span><span class="tx f703">termination of your student immigration record and loss of legal employment authorization. </span></p> <p><span class="tx f703">Report through the </span><a href="https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8bGAc5Y2aYl3Pts" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="tx f703">OPT and STEM Extension Reporting Form</span></a><span class="tx f703">. </span></p> <p>You can read about STEM OPT Reporting Requirements on the <a href="https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/students-stem-opt-reporting-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Study in the States website</a>.</p> <table style="width: 929px"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 458.76px"><strong><span class="tx">You</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">must</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">report</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">any</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">of</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">the</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">following:</span></strong></td> <td style="width: 490.23px"><strong><span class="tx">Your</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">reporting </span><span class="tx">time frame</span></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 458.76px"><span class="tx">Change</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">in</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">legal</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">name</span></td> <td style="width: 490.23px"><span class="tx">Within</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">10</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">days</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 458.76px">Change in U.S. or Foreign (home) address</td> <td style="width: 490.23px"><span class="tx">Within</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">10</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">days</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 458.76px"><span class="tx">Change</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">in</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">employer</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">name</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">or</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">address</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">(same</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">employer</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">but</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">new</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">company</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">name</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">or</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">location)</span><span class="tx"> </span></td> <td style="width: 490.23px"><span class="tx">Within</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">10</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">days</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 458.76px"><span class="tx">Change</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">in</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">or</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">addition</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">of</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">employer</span><span class="tx"> </span><br /> <span class="tx">(</span><span class="tx">Updated/new</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">Form</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">I</span><span class="tx">–</span><span class="tx">983</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">is</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">required</span><span class="tx">)</span></td> <td style="width: 490.23px"><span class="tx">Within</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">10</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">days</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 458.76px"><span class="tx">Change</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">in</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">employment</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">status</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">(no</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">longer</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">employed,</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">multiple</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">employers,</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">etc.)</span> <span class="tx">(Updated/new</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">Form</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">I</span><span class="tx">–</span><span class="tx">983</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">is</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">required)</span></td> <td style="width: 490.23px"><span class="tx">Within</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">10</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">days</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 458.76px"><span class="tx">Material</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">change</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">or</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">deviation</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">to</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">your</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">Form</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">I</span><span class="tx">–</span><span class="tx">983</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">Training</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">Plan</span></td> <td style="width: 490.23px"><span class="tx">As</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">soon</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">as</span> <span class="tx">pos</span><span class="tx">sible</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 458.76px"><span class="tx">Noncompliance</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">with</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">terms</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">of</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">Form</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">I</span><span class="tx">–</span><span class="tx">983</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">Training</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">Plan</span></td> <td style="width: 490.23px"><span class="tx">As</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">soon</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">as</span> <span class="tx">pos</span><span class="tx">sible</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><span class="tx">You must report to ISS every 6 months, starting from the EAD card start date of your STEM OPT extension. We recommend that you set calendar reminders as soon as you receive your EAD card.<br /> </span></p> <table style="width: 924px"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 398.03px"><strong><span class="tx f717">Reporting category</span></strong></td> <td style="width: 533.96px"><strong><span class="tx">Your</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">reporting </span><span class="tx">time frame</span></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 398.03px"><span class="tx">6</span><span class="tx">–</span><span class="tx">month</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">validation</span></td> <td style="width: 533.96px"><span class="tx">Within</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">10</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">days</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">of</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">6</span><span class="tx">–</span><span class="tx">month</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">validation</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">date</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 398.03px"><span class="tx">12</span><span class="tx">–</span><span class="tx">month</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">self</span><span class="tx">–</span><span class="tx">evaluation</span></td> <td style="width: 533.96px"><span class="tx">Within</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">10</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">days</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">of</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">12</span><span class="tx">–</span><span class="tx">month</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">anniversary</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">of</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">approved</span> <span class="tx">start</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">date</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">on</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">STEM</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">Extension</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">EAD</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">card</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 398.03px"><span class="tx">18</span><span class="tx">–</span><span class="tx">month</span><span class="tx"> validation</span></td> <td style="width: 533.96px"><span class="tx">Within</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">10</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">days</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">of</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">18</span><span class="tx">–</span><span class="tx">month validation date</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 398.03px"><span class="tx">Final</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">evaluation</span></td> <td style="width: 533.96px"><span class="tx">Within</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">10</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">days</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">of</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">end</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">of</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">training</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">experience</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">with</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">a</span> <span class="tx">company</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx f717">OR</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">at</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">EAD</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">card</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">expiration,</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">whichever</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">is</span><span class="tx"> </span><span class="tx">first</span><span class="tx"> </span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong><span class="tx f717">Evaluations at 12 months and at 24 months </span> </strong></p> <p><span class="tx">You must submit a self-evaluation of your progress toward the training goals described in Form I-983 no </span><span class="tx">later than 10 days following the 12-month evaluation period and following the conclusion of the 24-</span><span class="tx">month OPT STEM Extension EAD card start date. Evaluation pages for these progress milestones are </span><span class="tx">found on page 5 of the form </span><a href="https://www.ice.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Document/2016/i983.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="tx">I-983 Training Plan</span></a><span class="tx">. </span><em><span class="tx f719">Both you and your employer should keep a copy of </span><span class="tx f719">your I-983 Training Plan, and make sure ISS always has your most updated version. </span></em></p> <p><em><span class="tx f719">*I-983 can now be signed electronically. Training plan and video will be updated with the change after an upcoming workshop.*</span></em></p> <div class=""><iframe title="STEM OPT Extension Reporting Requirements" id="kaltura_player" src="https://cdnapisec.kaltura.com/p/1660902/sp/166090200/embedIframeJs/uiconf_id/25717641/partner_id/1660902?iframeembed=true&playerId=kaltura_player&entry_id=1_3ncoa5ll&flashvars[streamerType]=auto&flashvars[localizationCode]=en_US&flashvars[sideBarContainer.plugin]=true&flashvars[sideBarContainer.position]=left&flashvars[sideBarContainer.clickToClose]=true&flashvars[chapters.plugin]=true&flashvars[chapters.layout]=vertical&flashvars[chapters.thumbnailRotator]=false&flashvars[streamSelector.plugin]=true&flashvars[EmbedPlayer.SpinnerTarget]=videoHolder&flashvars[dualScreen.plugin]=true&flashvars[Kaltura.addCrossoriginToIframe]=true&wid=1_4kjnbigw" width="1298" height="802" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen allow="autoplay *; fullscreen *; encrypted-media *" frameborder="0" mozAllowFullScreen></iframe></div> </div> </div> <h2 class="uw-accordion-header"> OPT STEM Reporting Requirements for Employers </h2> <div class="uw-accordion-panel -uw-accordion-is-hidden"> <div class="uw-accordion-panel-inner uw-clearfix"> <p><span class="tx">Your employer is required to report your termination or departure if it occurs before your EAD card expires</span><span class="tx">. They must report within 5 business days of the event. </span></p> <p><span class="tx">Departure is defined as the time at which the employer knows you have left employment or if you do </span><span class="tx">not report to work for 5 consecutive business days without your employer’s consent. This must be reported to </span><span class="tx">ISS via the </span><a href="https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4McnRPD50fG0TCB" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="tx">Employer Reporting Form for OPT and OPT STEM Extension Employees</span></a><span class="tx">. </span></p> </div> </div> <h2 class="uw-accordion-header"> Multiple STEM OPT Employers </h2> <div class="uw-accordion-panel -uw-accordion-is-hidden"> <div class="uw-accordion-panel-inner uw-clearfix"> <p>Students approved for STEM OPT must submit I-983s for each employment opportunity. Every employment opportunity on STEM OPT must be for at least 20 hours per week. <a href="https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/stem-opt-hub/stem-opt-extension-overview" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Study in the States</a> provides additional guidelines regarding multiple employers.</p> </div> </div> <h2 class="uw-accordion-header"> After OPT STEM Extension EAD Expiry </h2> <div class="uw-accordion-panel -uw-accordion-is-hidden"> <div class="uw-accordion-panel-inner uw-clearfix"> <p><span class="tx">If you maintain status during the STEM Extension by complying with all reporting requirements and not </span><span class="tx">being unemployed for more than 150 days over your 36-month period of authorization, you will have </span><span class="tx">earned a 60-day grace period during which you can: </span></p> <ul> <li><span class="tx">Prepare to depart the U.S.</span></li> <li><span class="tx">Apply for a change of status with USCIS</span></li> <li><span class="tx">Start a new program of study at UW-Madison<br /> – P</span><span class="tx">rogram must start within five months of date of change of level to I-20 or EAD </span><span class="tx">end date, whichever is earlier </span></li> <li><span class="tx">Transfer your SEVIS record to start a new program of study at another U.S. institution<br /> </span><span class="tx"> – Program must start within 5 months of date of transfer or EAD end date, </span><span class="tx">whichever is earlier </span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <h2 class="uw-accordion-header"> STEM Employment at UW-Madison </h2> <div class="uw-accordion-panel -uw-accordion-is-hidden"> <div class="uw-accordion-panel-inner uw-clearfix"> <p>International Faculty and Staff Services released a memo in late 2017 to human resources and payroll specialists on campus regarding changes to the University’s E-Verify agreement with the federal government. Questions regarding the change and alternative visa options should be directed to your employing department on campus.</p> <p><a href="https://iss.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/174/2018/01/UW-Madison-STEM-Extensions-Policy-Change.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UW-Madison STEM Extensions- Policy Change</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  </div>  </article> </main> </div> <footer id="colophon" class="uw-footer"> <h2 class="show-for-sr uw-footer-header">Site footer content</h2> <div class="uw-footer-content"> <div class="uw-logo"> <div class="uw-logo-link-wrapper"><a href="https://www.wisc.edu" aria-label="Link to main university website"> <svg viewBox="0 0 326 216" version="1.1" role="img" focusable="false" aria-labelledby="dynid6742395be60019.53152592"> <title id="dynid6742395be60019.53152592">University logo that links to main university website</title> <g> <path 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