Manjunath Gokare, attorney of the Atlanta based Gokare Law Firm has advised the students whether you are a master’s student or an employer, during an interactive seminar on Compliance Challenges Associated with the new STEM OPT Rule and its impact on IT Consulting Companies’ and a seminar was held in the afternoon of Sunday June 26, 2016 at Skyland Business Center, Cumming, GA (USA).
The term STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math and OPT stands for Optional Practical Training. International Students who successfully complete bachelor’s or master’s program within the US can avail this status to get additional on the job training.
It is stated that only two 24 month STEM OPT extensions are allowed during a student’s lifetime for the second extension, the completed degree must be at a higher level and the previously only one lifetime STEM extension was allowed.
If you could not attend this seminar or have a question about changes in OPT rules, you may contact Gokare Law Firm by sending an email to info@gokarelaw.com.
