Potential OPT Job Timeline Frame
An OPT candidate needs to apply and all the necessary documents within a specified period. If a STEM student is applying for the OPT he/she may apply within 90 days after they file the application request with the Designated School Officer (DSO). STEM students get 90 days at the pre-completion of their degree but they will get 60 days for searching employment at the post-completion stage. The good part is the STEM students get the extension if they want to continue with their employment term. This period can be extended from 12 months to 36 months. But the application for an extension must be filed before 90 days of expiring the previous work permit. An OPT student can only start working after they have received their Employment Authorization Document (EAD). It is in good faith of an OPT student to complete the process within the OPT timeline . Even if the STEM student has filed for an extension in the term of their work permit and they have filed the extension application 90 days befo