#  USCIS STEM OPT Application Checklist (Current Degree) 

 



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## Summary

This resource is part of the [STEM OPT](/employment-training/opt/stem "STEM OPT Guide") application process for Harvard [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 this checklist if you are filing for STEM OPT based on your current degree. **If you're filing based on a prior degree, please see** [**USCIS STEM OPT Application Checklist (Prior Degree)**](/resource/uscis-stem-opt-application-checklist-prior-degree "USCIS STEM OPT Application Checklist (Prior Degree)")**.**

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.

*\*Harvard Business School, MBA graduates should include this* [*STEM OPT support letter*](/forms/hbs-mba-stem-opt-support-letter "Harvard Business School MBA Graduate STEM OPT Support Letter")*.*



 

 

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