My period of initial optional practical training (OPT) employment will end in a few weeks. I have been working as a software engineer at a client site. …

… I would like to apply for a 24-month STEM extension, based on this arrangement, but I heard from some of my friends that I am not allowed to work remotely at a client site during the STEM OPT period. Is this true?

Answer

SEVP has confirmed that consulting and staffing companies are allowed to sign training plans (form I-983) as employers of F-1 students during the STEM OPT even if their student employees are working remotely or offsite. However, these employers must show that they meet all of the employer obligations, including an ability to provide supervision of their student employees as they meet their training goals and expectations. (21.Oct.2016)

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