If your employment is terminated for any reason, your employer is required to notify ISS within 5 days. Material Changes to an Existing Form I-983Д®mployers must work with the STEM OPT student to report to the DSO any material changes to, or material deviations from, the studentвЂ™s formal training plan, by filling out a new Form I-983. The STEM OPT employer must review the studentвЂ™s annual self-evaluation on their own progress and sign it to attest to its accuracy. The form is not complete until the employer has signed and certified it in the designated areas. The STEM OPT employer must work with the student to complete the Form I-983 and designate an Official with Signatory Authority to certify that information in the document is true and correct. Although compliance with the programвЂ™s various reporting requirements predominately apply to students and DSOs, there are instances where STEM OPT employers must assist in tracking the STEM OPT students and their practical training progress. Mail the following to the same USCIS Office you mailed your original application to:Д®mployers play a key role in maintaining and strengthening the integrity of the STEM OPT Extension program.The dates of ending employment at Employer A and the start date at Employer B.The change from Employer A to Employer B, include employersвЂ™ names and addresses.Include your name, SEVIS ID number, and I-767 receipt number from your original application.Write a letter addressed to USCIS stating:.Submit a new Employer UpdateВ with the following documents for your new employer:.If an unforeseen occasion occurs and you need to change employers while applying for your extension you will need to follow these steps: Trying to change your employerвЂ™s information while applying for OPT causes delays with your application which means it will take much longer for you to receive your EAD card. It is highly advised that you orginally apply for STEM OPT with the employer that you wish to work with while on your OPT STEM Estention. Letter of Employment from Employer on letterhead.Showing the major and degree level that makes you eligible for the STEM Extension. Proof of STEM Degree: Final Transcript (Preferred) or Photocopy of your diploma.Photocopy of your previous EAD card (both sides).Photocopy of student data pages of all your previous I-20s.Copy of your recommendation I-20 (signed)- DO NOT SEND ORIGINAL!.

Photocopy of the identification page(s) of your passport, including photo and expiration date.

Write your name and I-94 number lightly on the back of each photo.

Two passport type photos taken within 30 days of filing the application that meet the requirements on the Department of State website.

Than a check, but faster to process than a check.

Please note that a money order is more difficult to track Required I-765 fee of $410, payable to вЂњUS Department of Homeland SecurityвЂќ byД«ank check, money order or personal check.I-765 Application вЂ“ Make sure you sign and date it.

This will allow you to receive email and text notifications about the status of your application.

G-1145 Form Attach this from to the front of your application.

You need to include the following documents in your OPT application package:

My i-765 has taken 7 months