2023년 7월 21일
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F1 VisaSuper NewsSTEM Designated Degree Program List 2023
DHS expands F1 STEM OPT program, adding eight new academic fields eligible for international students in the U.S. to gain practical training.
As of today, the F1 STEM OPT program includes the following fields and STEM Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) codes:
- Composite Materials Technology/Technician (CIP 15.0617)
- Demography and Population Studies (CIP 45.0501)
- Developmental and Adolescent Psychology (CIP 42.2710)
- Geospatial Intelligence (CIP 43.0407)
- Institutional Research (CIP 13.0608)
- Landscape Architecture (CIP 04.0601)
- Linguistics and Computer Science (CIP 30.4801)
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician (CIP 15.0407)
What is the F1 visa STEM OPT Extension?
The STEM OPT Extension refers to an extension of the OPT work authorization to international students in the United States with a qualifying STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) degree. The qualifying degree must be recognized in the OPT STEM list. Under the STEM OPT Extension, eligible students can extend their post-completion OPT work authorization period by an additional 24 months, allowing them to gain practical work experience in their field of study. This new announcement signifies an important milestone as it represents the first expansion of the degree list since the public nomination process was implemented. This development underscores the ongoing dedication of DHS to carefully consider and evaluate additional fields for potential inclusion in the DHS stem list. Learn more about STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension here. Need help with your F1 visa application? Check out F1 visa details here.TeamSuperVisas Scribe