The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) has announced that students and employers may now utilize electronic signatures on the Form I-983, “Training Plan for STEM OPT Students.” You can learn more about this change by reading the announcement on the Study in the States website.
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USCIS Error: Biometrics Appointments and OPT/STEM Extension Applications
On July 12th, the USCIS implemented a feature on I-765 applications called “myProgress” that will eventually allow OPT/STEM applications to see more detail about their pending applications. Unfortunately, there was a glitch with this feature showing a biometrics appointment requirement. Please note that students can disregard this as biometrics appointments are NOT currently required for… Read more »
UPDATE TO USCIS FORM I-765
Starting January 3, 2023, USCIS will only accept the 10/31/22 edition of the Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. Access the 10/31/22 edition of Form I-765 Here Please note, this only applies to F-1 students who submit a paper-based application to USCIS for Pre/Post-Completion OPT or the STEM OPT Extension (it does not apply to… Read more »
SEVP Guidance for the 2021/2022 Academic Year
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) updated their guidance to extend certain flexibilities for remote learning toF-1 students studying at U.S. academic institutions due to the continuing public health concerns created by COVID-19 through the end of academic year 2021-22. The previously published March 2020 guidance applies… Read more »
FILING THE FORM I-765 ONLINE
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on 4/12/2021 that F-1 students seeking Optional Practical Training (OPT) and 24 month STEM Extension of OPT (STEM) can now file online. Please click here for the entire announcement. Please remember that the first step in your application continues to be requesting your OPT or STEM recommendation I-20 form from… Read more »
SEVP Guidance for Fall 2020
FAQs for Undergraduate F-1 Students Can I enroll in classes for Fall 2020? Yes you can: If you are a fall freshman intending to be in Boston in the fall, you can take Hybrid NUflex classes, which include both a remote and an in-person component which will allow limited classroom volume and synchronous remote options. If you are a… Read more »