OPT Handbook for F-1 Students Office of Global Strategies & International Affairs
II. STEM Extension OPT
Getting Started
Basis of eligibility
✓ What is your degree?
■ List your STEM eligible major and degree level
✓ What is your employer's name as listed in E-Verify?
■ List your employer's name
✓ What is your employer's E-Verify company identification number or a valid E-Verify client company identification number?
■ List the 5 - 7 digit number here. Note that this IS NOT the same thing as the Employer Identification (EIN) number that is required on the Form I-983.
✓ Reason for applying
Check initial permission to accept employment (as this is your first time applying for category C3C)
Have you previously filed Form I-765
Check Yes
■ Preparer and interpreter information
Is someone assisting you with completing this application:
Check No
Your Information
➢ Your Name
✓ What is your current legal name?
✓ Have you used any other names since birth?
➢ Your contact information
✓ How may we contact you?
Daytime telephone number
Email address
■ What is your current U.S. mailing address?
Is your current mailing address the same as your physical address?
Describe yourself
■ What is your gender?
■ What is your marital status?