STEM OPT: Completion, Departing US & Changes of Status

While on STEM OPT, you continue to hold F-1 status sponsored by MassArt and your F-1 record remains active in the government database SEVIS. It is extremely important that you notify the IEC of any changes to your immigration status:

• If you leave the U.S. permanently, you must notify the IEC before you leave the U.S., and submit a completed final employment evaluation from page 5 of the I-983 within 10 days of ending the employment.
• If you change to another visa status in the U.S., such as H-1B, E-3, G-4, TN, O-1 etc. or obtain Permanent Resident status, you must notify the IEC. To report this change, you will need to send evidence of your new status (e.g. copy of new I-94 arrival/departure record, I-797, or green card). You will also need to submit a completed final employment evaluation from page 5 of the I-983 within 10 days of changing your status.