When completing the I-983 Training Plan with your company, it is important to remember you’re an F-1 Student, sponsored by SCU, not a worker, on a work visa sponsored by the company. Focus less on job ...

A student and their employer must complete and sign the Form I-983 (pdf) training plan and submit it to the ISSO for review as part of the STEM OPT recommendation. Please be advised that the ...

The STEM OPT application process requires you to submit a formal Training Plan, Form I-983, to your Designated School Official (DSO). Please use the ICE I-983 Instructions (pdf) as a guide for how to ...

For international graduates seeking a STEM OPT extension, it's crucial that employers submit Form I-983, a training plan that outlines necessary training, not a sponsorship request. Many employers may ...