Sayan Wadadar

a month ago

Can we get opt after completing 1-1.5 yrs MS courses??

I saw some unis like buffalo offer courses of shorter duration. So are they eligible for opt and also extention of 24 months??

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A D Mentor_tag

a month ago

Hi, The duration of OPT = 1 year, OPT stem extension = 24 months. Nearly every program is eligible for an OPT of 1 year regardless of the duration of the program. The OPT stem extension is only for students who have pursued a program in STEM(Science, technology, engineering, mathematics). Even if the duration of the program is short(1 to 1.5 years), but if the program is a STEM program then the pr... See more

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Zeal Zeal

a month ago

If it's STEM certified you can get OPT extension of 24 months. Duration doesn't matter.

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