OPT Handbook for F-1 Students Office of Global Strategies & International Affairs
No Updated I-983 Needed
Students must report but are not required to submit an updated I-983 for the following changes:
New personal address within the US
New personal address outside of the US
New/Updated I-983 Needed
Students must report and are required to submit a new/updated I-983 for the following material changes:
New employer
Change in supervisor and/or supervisor contact information
Employer street address (company/headquarter address)
Employer site address (physical work location)
Change to employer's EIN
Any reduction in student compensation that is not tied to a reduction in hours worked
Any significant decrease in hours per week that a student engages in a STEM training opportunity
Changes to the employer's commitments or student's learning objectives as documented on the Form I-983
Company Acquisition/Merger