OPT STEM Reporting Requirements

OPT STEM Reporting Requirements

In addition to reporting any changes to your residential address, contact information and employer information within 10 days, students on OPT STEM are also required to submit validation reports and evaluations (page 5 of the I-983). 

Validation Reports are due every six months starting from the date the extension begins and ending when employment terminates or at the end of 24 months. 

Evaluations are due every 12 months and upon departure from a employer.

What can I update in my SEVP Portal while on OPT STEM?

You have the ability to update your residential address and contact information via the SEVP Portal. You are responsible for updating the SEVP Portal within 10 days of the change. You are not able to update employment as an updated I-983 is mandatory.  Validation reports and evaluations need to be submitted to CIE. 

Validations

Evaluations

Changes/Updates to the I-983

Change of Address Reporting 

If you change your residential address while on OPT STEM, you will need to update the following

  1. MyCSUEB- Log into your MyCSUEB to update your residential address with the university
  2. SEVP Portal- update your residential address in your SEVP Portal
  3. USCIS-  You will need to submit any address changes to USCIS while on OPT STEM. You can do this through your USCIS account. 

Additional Reporting

Students must also report any changes to your name, your immigration status, or if you will forfeit the remainder of STEM OPT and will leave the country.

If you change your immigration status (i.e. H1B) you will be required to submit the Final Evaluation of Form I-983 and final Validation report along with a copy of your change of status approval notice.