STEM OPT Reporting/ Change in Employment

I have had a change in my employment situation since I last submitted a Form I-983 to the HIO. A change may include: 

  • My STEM OPT has been APPROVED and I am reporting a change of employer.

    • ​​​​A completed Final Evaluation on Student Progress (bottom half of page 5 of the I-983) is required for the employer from which you are departing, as well as a new, completed I-983 for the new employer.  

  • My STEM OPT application is PENDING with USCIS, and I am reporting a change of employer.

  • A completed Final Evaluation on Student Progress (bottom half of page 5 of the I-983) 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 my I-983 (e.g., change in supervisor, change in job title or duties, change in location, change in salary, etc.).

  • I am reporting that I 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:

  1. 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.
  2. You are reporting new, concurrent employment and you are not ending/terminating employment with any employer(s) at this time.

  •  I am ending my STEM OPT employment with an employer and submitting this form within 10 days of my last day with the employer. This employment ends before my 24-month STEM OPT period ends.

  • I have not exceeded my unemployment days and I am currently job searching.  

  • I still plan to use my F-1 STEM OPT status to work in U.S.

  • I have not changed U.S. immigration status or plan to permanently depart the U.S. prior to the end of my F-1 STEM OPT status. 

  • A completed Final Evaluation on Student Progress is required (bottom half of page 5 of the I-983).

Access the Change to Employment Information Form here