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
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!
September 25, 2020