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Instructions and help about Byu Independent Study Extension

did you know that if you are an international student pursuing a stem degree your opt will be eligible to be extended for two additional years this is cameron from the byu international student scholar services office in today's video we are going to talk about the stem opt extension stem opt eligibility f-1 students who receive a stem degree may apply for a 24-month extension of their post-completion opt some important things you need to remember one different from the standard opt students cannot own their own business work through a staffing agency or be contracted workers during the stem opt extension two you will have to apply for stem lpt extension before the end date of your standard opt three your employer must be enrolled in e-verify and have an irs employer identification number please check with your employer before you apply for stem opt extension four training must be a paid job for at least 20 hours per week with each employer five have a degree in an eligible stem field