Q : Must the F-1 OPT STEM student work on a Federal contract and be classified as an "employee assigned to the contract" to qualify for the 17-month extension?No. The student does not need to be assigned to a Federal contract with the E-Verify clause to be eligible for the 17-month extension. The student still must meet the OPT eligibility criteria regardless of how the university is enrolled.
Last updated:04/22/2010 | 
