USCIS Updates Guidance for F/M Nonimmigrant Student Classification

We are updating guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding when students may be eligible for optional practical training (OPT) extensions for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.

From USCIS — alerts (uscis.gov). First seen Oct 10, 2026.

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