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DHS/USICE

RIN: 1653-AA64

Publication ID: Fall 2014

Title: Optional Practical Training for F-1 Nonimmigrant Students With Prior STEM Degrees
Abstract: Through this change in regulation, the Department of Homeland Security proposes to enable F-1 nonimmigrant students on post-completion optional practical training (OPT) to qualify for the 17-month extension based on either a prior STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) degree or the most recent degree granted if in a STEM field.
Agency: Department of Homeland Security(DHS)	Priority: Other Significant
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage
Major: Undetermined	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214.2(f)
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101    8 USC 1102

Legal Deadline:  None

Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM  06/00/2015

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined	Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: No
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No
Agency Contact: Katherine H. Westerlund Acting Section Chief, SEVP Policy, Student and Exchange Visitor Program Department of Homeland Security U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Potomac Center North, STOP 5600, 500 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20536-5600 Phone:703 603-3400 Email: sevp@ice.dhs.gov