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NOTE: Replacement (correction) of an employment authorization document due to USCIS error does not require a new Form I-765 and filing fee. Refer to. Replacement for Card Error in the What is the Filing Fee section of the Form I-765 Instructions for further details. Renewal of my permission to accept employment.
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Oct 1, 2024 · File Form I-765 with a copy of the Form I-20 endorsed by the DSO certifying eligibility for employment together with Form I-539, Application to Change/Extend Nonimmigrant Status, if applicable, completed according to the Form I-539 Instructions.
- Temp/Staffing Agencies, 3rd Party Worksites
- I-983 Training Plan Section 5
- Step 2: Update BIO SSU Hub
- Step 1: Update SSU (Apply for STEM)
- new employer
- Berkeley International Office
- Can I file my USCIS OPT/STEM OPT Extension online?
- (recommended) Filing by Mail
- Online Filing Benefits:
- Passport Photo Requirements
- Step 2: Prepare and Submit the OPT STEM Application
- Step 2: Prepare and Submit the OPT STEM Application
- Your contact information
- Receipt Number
- Received Date
- You can use your USCIS online account to:
- Address Changes:
- UTC or Coordinated Universal Time to
- How will I receive an RFE, Denial, or Rejection?
- Avoiding Immigration Scams
- See STEM Reporting Requirements for instructions on
- BIO SSU HUB (MANDATORY)
- SEVP Portal (OPTIONAL)
- SSU Hub Reporting
- Travel While STEM OPT is Pending, But Before STEM OPT Card is Received
- 24-Month
- Can I travel outside the US during my approved OPT STEM period?
Staffing and temporary agencies may employ students under the STEM OPT program, but only if they will be the entity that provides the practical training experience to the student and they have and maintain a bona fide employer-employee relationship with the student. STEM OPT participants may engage in a training experience that takes place at a sit...
Responses that don’t include the name of your STEM degree and a description of the relationship between your role and your degree will be rejected. Example of response: [Description of role]. The student’s role enhances their knowledge related to their [STEM Degree] by [describe relationship]. Responses that don’t include learning objectives or how...
Log in to your BIO Student SEVIS Update (SSU) Hub account in order to submit your STEM I- 20 request. (Note: most processing delays are due to failure to update all new required fields in SSU.) Before applying for STEM, you must: Update your current address/email/phone Update all current & previous OPT employment Upload a copy of your OPT EAD (if ...
On the STEM OPT Application page SSU Indicate with which employer you will be applying for your STEM Extension If applying with a current employer, select the employer, and click “Apply with this Employer” If applying with a new employer, click “Add New Employer and Apply”
This will lead you to the Employer Information form.
At the end, you will reach the summary page. Review your information and click Submit at the bottom of the page. Lastly, you will get to the Submission Confirmation page Berkeley International Office
This tutorial provides instructions for submitting the OPT or STEM OPT application by e-filing with USCIS. It’s also possible to file by mail. E-filing is RECOMMENDED. See the USCIS e-filing website for more information.
Continue to the next slides in the tutorial for instructions specific to filing your OPT application with USCIS online.
Simpler and has less risk of application documents lost in the mail, or mail delays. Immediate receipt number upon submitting application. Lower risk of rejection due to payment issues, mistakes in filling out the application or forgotten documents You can receive and respond to requests for
Photos for the OPT application must meet the specifications of U.S. style passport photos. To see a full description of these specifications, go to the
Berkeley International Office Gather the required documentation
Berkeley International Office Gather the required documentation Photocopy of Diploma or Official Transcripts Your diploma or official transcripts must show the major and degree level that makes you eligible for the STEM extension. Final Transcripts are preferred. See here for information on how to obtain your UC Berkeley Diploma or Transcript Step ...
How may we contact you? Provide ‘Daytime telephone number’, ‘Mobile telephone number’ (if different from Daytime telephone number) and ‘Email address’. What is your current U.S. mailing address? Enter your mailing address. If the address belongs to someone other than yourself, put their full name (First Name Last Name). This person MUST be listed ...
The case number for the OPT STEM application at USCIS. Check the status of the case via your USCIS account or at uscis.gov
Date when USCIS begins processing the application. (It may not be the actual the application was received, but it is when the case was entered into the system.)
Get your current case status and the history of your case; Respond to Requests for Evidence (RFEs); Access every notice USCIS sends you; and Send USCIS secure messages and get answers.
If your address changes, you can update it online through your existing USCIS online account if you filed your form online Keep in mind that address changes can take time to process, and could jeopardize your OPT EAD delivery. We recommend keeping the same address for your entire OPT processing, if possible.
determine the time/date filed. If you are filing CLOSE to your deadline check the UTC time/date of filing! Tips: To avoid delays, review your application materials for completeness and sign all the forms before submitting them to the USCIS. Contact BIO IMMEDIATELY if you receive an RFE, rejection, or denial notice for assistance! Application Proble...
E-File: You will receive all notices in your online account, and will receive a copy by mail as well. Filing by Mail- You will receive all notices by mail. If you’ve added paper-filed applications to your online USCIS account, you may be able to access notices there.
It is very rare for USCIS or SEVP to contact you via phone regarding your application or your SEVIS record. Most notices from SEVP Portal are sent by email, and most notices from USCIS are sent via mail. They will generally never ask you for money. See USCIS’s Avoid Scams Initiative website on how to avoid immigration scams, report fraud, and find ...
how to submit updates, validations, and evaluations.
ALL STUDENTS ON OPT/STEM ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE BIO SSU HUB TO SUBMIT OPT UPDATES. BIO SSU Hub is a BIO system. Submit updates online at io.berkeley.edu/ssu.
The Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) has its own “SEVP Portal” for students on OPT/STEM. On day 1 of your approved OPT, you will receive an email from SEVP with instructions on how to create an account. This email will come from do-not-reply.sevp@ice.dhs.gov. Be aware of scams: SEVP will NEVER ask you for a payment to register for the option...
You can see your reporting deadlines in the SSU Hub. Validation Report links will become available during your reporting period.
There is a higher risk associated with travel and return while your STEM OPT is pending after the program completion date of your OPT EAD. If there are any problems with your application, you may not be able to respond to USCIS in a timely manner, which could delay processing of your EAD. If your STEM OPT application is denied while outside the U.S...
STEM Extension Tutorial Berkeley International Office
Yes, you are eligible to renew your visa while on STEM OPT. Remember, that you are still applying for an F-1 nonimmigrant visa, which means you must demonstrate ties to your home country. See Applying for a Visa for a complete list of documents and advice on renewing the visa during STEM OPT and feel free to discuss your concerns with an adviser. B...
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Use the most current version of the I-765 form, available at www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-765.pdf. If possible, fill out the I-765 form online and print the completed form, instead of writing by hand.
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Certain foreign nationals who are in the United States may file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, to request employment authorization and an Employment Authorization Document (EAD).
Department of Homeland Security. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. USCIS. Form I-765. OMB No. 1615-0040 Expires 01/31/2023. START HERE - Type or print in black ink. Part 1. Reason for Applying. I am applying for (select only one box): An initial employment authorization document. Replacement of: . Lost employment authorization document.
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Form I-765. OMB No. 1615-0040. Expires 09/30/2027. What Is the Purpose of Form I-765? Certain foreign nationals who are in the United States may file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, to request employment authorization and an Employment Authorization Document (EAD).
