OPT STEM Extension possible without completing Thesis

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News Alert: OPT STEM Extension possible without completing Thesis

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Below Interim Policy was posted by USCIS few days ago. Thanks to Chandu Tummala for sharing.

The purpose of this policy memorandum (PM) is to clarify the eligibility requirements for a 17-month extension of Post-Completion OPT for F-1 students enrolled in STEM degree programs.

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This was posted on https://www.facebook.com/desiopt1 on October 29th 2013

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so if one has a Master in engineering(not with thesis) then is he eligible for 17 month extension ?

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this policy is given by uscis .. under 8cfr 214f .. it is possible ..

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no, not possible