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STEM Optional Practical Training Extension

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    5. STEM Optional Practical Training Extension

The 24 Month STEM Optional Practical Training Extension is a period of temporary training that directly relates to an F-1 student’s program of study in an approved STEM field. On May 10, 2016, this extension effectively replaced the previous 17-month STEM OPT extension. (Study in the States)

La Salle University’s STEM designated programs provide leading academic and technological resources that foster a passion for innovation which drives our students toward success in STEM related fields.

This extension allows for our students who graduated from La Salle University with certain DHS-designated STEM degrees (see below for listing) the unique opportunity to apply for a 24-month OPT extension on their pre-existing Post Completion OPT, if they:

  • Received a STEM-qualifying bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree that is listed below
  • Are on a valid period of full time standard post-completion OPT
  • Have an offer of paid employment for at least 20 hours per week from an employer enrolled in E-Verify.

STEM Designated Degree Programs at La Salle University include:

  • B.S. in Biochemistry (26.0202)
  • B.S. in Biology (26.0101)
  • B.S. in Chemistry (40.0501)
  • B.A./B.S. in Computer Science (11.0701)
  • B.S. in Environmental Science (03.0104)
  • B.S. in Informational Technology (11.0103)
  • B.S. in Integrated Science Business Technology (30.0601 Systems Science and Theory)
  • B.S. in Mathematics (27.0101)
  • B.S. in Business System and Analytics (52.1301 Management Science)
  • M.S. in Business Systems and Analytics (52.1301 Management Science)
  • B.S. in Nutrition (30.1901)

Please visit Study in the States for more information about the STEM OPT Extension.

If you have any questions please contact ISSS at intloffice@lasalle.edu.

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