#  STEM OPT I-983 Instructions for Non-Harvard Employers 

 



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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.

Please use the instructions below to complete the I-983 if you're employed by a non-Harvard employer. **If Harvard is your employer, please see** [**STEM OPT I-983 Instructions for Harvard Employers**](/forms/stem-opt-i-983-instructions-harvard "STEM OPT I-983 Instructions for Harvard Employers")**.**

If you have questions on how to complete the I-983 STEM OPT Training Plan, 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)