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15 March 2016

US Department of Homeland Security releases final rule increasing OPT for STEM students

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on March 9, published an advanced copy of its final rule (effective May 10) modifying the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. The rule increases the additional OPT time for F-1 students who have completed a qualifying degree program in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) from 17 to 24 months. It also increases the allowable unemployment period during a STEM OPT extension to 60 days.

A Tax Alert prepared by Ernst & Young's Human Capital group, and attached below, provides additional details.

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