April 20, 2020
OIE Launches STEM OPT I-20 Request E-Form
OIE has launched a new e-Form through the MyOIE portal to request an I-20 recommending the 24-month STEM extension. Eligible students should no longer submit a STEM request directly to the OIE email account. Rather, students on OPT planning to apply for a STEM OPT I-20 should do so entirely through the MyOIE Portal.
How to Apply for the 24-Month STEM OPT I-20
- Log in to MyOIE through the "Limited Services for Students and Scholars" portal
- Complete all sections of the STEM I-20 Request e-Form under "F-1 Practical Training"
- OIE recommends preparing the I-983 form and the 24-month STEM extension planning tool before accessing the STEM I-20 Request e-Form
- Processing time for a new I-20 is ten business days. Once approved, OIE will notify you via email.
For additional information on the 24-month STEM OPT extension, including detailed instructions on how to submit the request to USCIS, refer to the Employment Options section of our website. More information on how to use the MyOIE portal can be found on our MyOIE e-Form Instructions page for graduated students on post-completion OPT.