#  USCIS e-Filing I-765 STEM OPT Application Guide 

 



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## Summary

This resource is part of the [STEM OPT](/employment-training/opt/stem "STEM OPT Guide") application process for [F-1 students](/visas-immigration/student "Student Visas"). See the [STEM OPT Application Forms Guide](/forms/stem-opt-application-guide "F-1 STEM OPT Application Forms Guide") for full instructions.

This guide is designed to help students navigate the I-765 STEM OPT Application via the USCIS e-Filing system.

If you have questions on the STEM application process, the quickest way to receive help is to use [HIO Daily Virtual Drop-in Hours](/meet-your-advisor#office-hours "Meet With an Advisor") or Special STEM OPT Virtual Drop-in Hours.



 

 

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