#  STEM OPT Change in Employment Form 

 



## Summary

This page provides an overview of the reporting requirements for [F-1 students](/visas-immigration/student "Student Visas") on [STEM OPT](/employment-training/opt/stem "STEM OPT Guide"). Review the [F-1 STEM OPT Reporting Guide](/forms/f-1-stem-opt-reporting-guide "F-1 STEM OPT Reporting Guide") for full instructions on reporting requirements and related forms.

Use this form if you've had a change in employment since you last submitted a Form I-983 to the HIO. A change may include:

- Your STEM OPT has been APPROVED and you are reporting a change of employer.
    - ​​​​A completed Final Evaluation on Student Progress (bottom half of page 5 of the [I-983](https://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/i983.pdf)) is required for the employer from which you are departing, as well as a new, completed I-983 for the new employer.
- Your STEM OPT application is PENDING with USCIS and you are reporting a change of employer.
    - A completed Final Evaluation on Student Progress (bottom half of page 5 of the [I-983](https://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/i983.pdf)) is required for the employer from which you are departing, as well as a new, completed I-983 for the new employer.
- There have been material changes to your I-983 (e.g., change in supervisor, change in job title or duties, change in location, change in salary, etc.).
    - A new, completed I-983 reflecting the material change(s) is required.
    - [Additional information regarding material changes](https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/stem-opt-hub/for-students/students-stem-opt-reporting-requirements).
- You are reporting that you have a new employer and/or a concurrent/additional employer.
    - A new, completed I-983 from the new/concurrent employer is required.
    - You should only use this option if either of the scenarios apply to you:
        - You have previously reported your end with an employer, submitted a final evaluation, and are currently using unemployment time. If you wish to change employers, please go back and select that you are changing your employer.
        - You are reporting new, concurrent employment and you are not ending/terminating employment with any employer(s) at this time.
- You are ending your STEM OPT employment with an employer and submitting this form within 10 days of your last day with the employer. This employment ends before my 24-month STEM OPT period ends.
    - You have not exceeded your unemployment days and are currently job searching.
    - You still plan to use your F-1 STEM OPT status to work in U.S.
    - You have not changed U.S. immigration status or planned to permanently depart the U.S. prior to the end of your F-1 STEM OPT status.
    - A completed Final Evaluation on Student Progress is required (bottom half of page 5 of the [I-983](https://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/i983.pdf)).



 

 

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 See also:- [ Students ](/form-categories/students)
- [ STEM OPT ](/form-categories/stem-opt)