Post Completion STEM OPT Extensions
LSUHSC-New Orleans does currently participate in E-Verify. LSUHSC New Orleans' is listed in E-Verify as "Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans"
STEM extensions ARE available for LSUHSC-New Orleans employees.
F-1 Students previously approved for Post Completion OPT may be eligible for a 24 month STEM extension of their OPT work authorization if:
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they have complied with all requirements of their Post Completion OPT (including 90 day unemployment limitation) AND
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they have secured employment with an E-Verify participating employer (search for your employer here) who has provided them with a signed and completed I-983 (help with I-983 completion using LSUHSC-New Orleans' employer information below) AND
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their degree, as listed on their I-20, is in an approved STEM major (see approved CIP codes herein the CURRENT STEM list) AND
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they have NOT yet reached the end of their authorized Post Completion OPT period.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
OPT 24 Month STEM Extension Request Instructions
STEM Application Instructions (Paper)
STEM Application Instructions (Online)
Six Month Validation Report for 24 Month STEM Extension
F-1 Students who have timely applied for a STEM extension, and have documentation of such application, may continue working for up to 180 days while their STEM application is pending with USCIS.
- Form I-9 may be completed using the expired OPT EAD card, and the I-797 Receipt Notice from USCIS for the I-765 STEM application.
- Form I-9 may also be completed/updated using the new EAD card, once received.
- See I-9 Central for additional information on I-9 Completion.
Will you be seeking a STEM OPT extension based on employment at LSUHSC New Orleans?
Do you plan to use your already approved STEM OPT EAD card for employment at LSUHSC New Orleans?
On your I-983, please note:
Our E-verify Number is 1446805
Our NAICS code is : 611310 (Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools)
Our FEIN is: 72-6087770
Approximate number of full time employees: 2854 (varies daily)
Disclaimer: The content on these pages is designed for use by LSUHSC-New Orleans sponsored students, exchange visitors and employees. It is not intended to constitute legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.