STEM Fields of Study that Qualify for 24-month Extension

The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) provided a STEM Designated Degree Program list, which includes all fields of study that DHS considers to be science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) fields for purposes of the 24-month STEM optional practical training (OPT) extension. Can be found here: https://www.ice.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Document/2016/stem-list.pdf

 

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EB2 to EB3 Conversion and Filing I-485 Concurrently

With Employment Based Third Category (EB3) priority dates moving faster for India, we are frequently asked if a Beneficiary in EB-2 can downgrade and convert their immigrant petition to an EB-3 classification, so that they would be able to file their I-485 and EAD for their entire family sooner (and maybe even concurrently). The answer is YES, it is possible to do so. Here are some Frequently Asked Questions!

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