STEM Extension I-20 Request Form

STEM OPT Extension I-20 Request

Request International Student Programs & Services to submit your request for STEM OPT Extension in SEVIS and issue you an I-20.

  • I-20 processing time is 5-10 business days

  • Located on the upper left of your I-20. Example: N0001234567
  • MM slash DD slash YYYY
  • MM slash DD slash YYYY
  • This information must be taken from your fully completed I-983 that was filled out and signed by your employer.
  • See Section 3, page 2 of the I-983 under Employer Information.
  • 00-0000000
  • Please check with your employer’s Human Resources Department for confirmation.
  • See Section 5, page 3 of the I-983 under Employer Site Information.
  • Accepted file types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 4 MB.
    Only required if you will submit your STEM OPT application by mail. See form and instructions https://www.uscis.gov/i-765
  • Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 4 MB.
    Training Plan for STEM Students. https://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/i983.pdf
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