STEM unemployment related question

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he!p

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he!p
Jul 21, 2021 6 Comments

Hey there!

I just got my STEM approval last week, and I have some questions. I hope someone can answer them.

I received STEM approval and EAD card now not sure about the next step. Do I have to start working right away for the company that signed my I983?

What about the unemployment gap? For example, I would like to work for a different company, and I don't start working for the previous one. Do I get any time like OPT?

(When we received OPT approval, we get 90 days to find a job. What about STEM?)

I don't want to break any rules and jeopardize my visa, so please only answer if you know that is accurate.

Thank you!

#legal #stem #visa

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  • New / Finance
    xkts05

    New Finance

    xkts05
    Best person to answer this question is ISSS.
    Jul 21, 2021 4
    • New / Finance
      xkts05

      New Finance

      xkts05
      To best of my knowledge, one of my friends joined later, not immediately. She is from STEM too. I'll check with her and let u know.
      Jul 21, 2021
    • New
      he!p

      New

      he!p
      OP
      Can you please check with her and let me know!

      Thank you.
      Jul 21, 2021
  • You get 60 additional unemployment days in addition to the 90 days for the post-completion opt but you must report the termination within 10 days. You can change employers but you'll have to fill out another i983. I'd reach out to your DSO for the most accurate information.

    Here's a link with more information: https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/stem-opt-hub/students-stem-opt-reporting-requirements#
    Jul 21, 2021 0