Office of International Services

Post Completion STEM OPT Extensions

STEM OPT

 

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:

 
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 with approved Standard Post Completion OPT are encouraged to apply for a STEM extension 90 days before the expiration of their current OPT card, as noted on their EAD card, to avoid any potential delay in receipt of the new EAD card.

If the initial OPT EAD card has expired, and the new STEM OPT EAD card has not yet been received, travel outside the U.S. should be avoided.

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.