Maintaining Student Status - STEM OPT Extension / Material Changes to Form I-983 Training Plan
Material Changes to I-983 Training Plan
Follow this procedure to report changes to your I-983 training plan. Your STEM employer, by signing the I-983, agrees to report changes in the training plan to ISS as outlined on Page 2, Section 4, Employer Certification. These changes also may impact your I-20.
Due Date: Earliest available opportunity
Instructions
Click the link below to submit the STEM OPT Update Form. You must upload an updated I-983 (pages 1-4). The updated I-983 must be signed by you and the employer official.
Please refer to our Guidelines for Completing Form I-983 for further instructions.
I-20 Issuance:
Upon approval, ISS will issue an updated I-20 for certain material changes only. Examples of material changes and whether a new I-20 will be issued include but are not limited to:
| Type of Change | New I-20? |
|---|---|
| Change in Compensation/Salary (Section 3) | No |
| Change in Employer Name (Section 3) | Yes |
| Change in Employer Site (Section 5) | Yes |
| Designation of new employer official with signatory authority (Section 6) | No |
