STEM OPT Unemployment Day Limits: Compliance Checklist

F-1 students on OPT and STEM OPT must monitor unemployment day limits carefully. Reporting delays and role mismatch can create status risk.

Compliance checklist

• Track each unemployment day in real time
• Keep I-983 and employment details current
• Report changes promptly through school processes

Frequent problem

Late reporting after employment transitions is one of the most common avoidable issues.