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International Student Services

Maintaining STEM OPT Status

ยป Maintaining STEM OPT Status

Once you have obtained an Optional Practical Training (OPT) or OPT STEM Extension work authorization, it is important to maintain your status. In order to maintain your status, you must adhere to the specific regulations and policies for your work authorization. Below are the specific ways to maintain your status.

If you have further questions about your STEM OPT situation, contact iss@chapman.edu.


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International Student Services provides general guidance. Any advice provided to you by the ISS should not be construed as legal advice.

Additionally, due to the fluid nature of governmental interpretation, government agencies such as USCIS/ICE/CBP may change their interpretation of immigration laws/regulations and eligibility requirements for benefits at any time. We will do our best to provide the most current guidance.

Each case is fact-specific and it is advised that you contact an experienced immigration attorney if you have questions regarding your situation.