What is the maximum period I can work in the U.S. using STEM OPT?
I completed a bachelor’s and master’s degree in a STEM field, and I’d like to take the opportunity to get a job and work in the U.S.
I’d like to know how long I can stay and work in the U.S. using STEM OPT like this.
With STEM OPT, you can work in the U.S. for 3 years total under OPT. The validity period of regular OPT after graduating from a U.S. university is 1 year, but a STEM-field graduate can use OPT for an additional 2 years on top of the standard 1 year.