SEVP Portal for STEM OPT UpdatesWhile on STEM OPT, you will use the SEVP Portal to report updates to your address, and phone number within 10 days of the change. Any updates you make in the portal will be sent directly to the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). You will receive an email with instructions on how to create an SEVP Portal account. This email will come from do-not-reply.sevp@ice.dhs.gov. If you do not see the email, check your spam or junk mail folder. If you still do not see it, contact the Cal Poly International Center to have the email sent again. The SEVP Portal will allow you to:
6-Month Validations: You will use your existing STEM OPT Extension application to submit your validation reports every 6 months and your 12-month evaluation and final evaluation at the end of your STEM OPT period. Review this Chart of STEM OPT Reporting Requirements. SEVP has created an SEVP Portal Help section on Study in the States with:
If you have any questions about the SEVP OPT portal or need assistance, call the SEVP Response Center at 703-603-3400. You will still contact the Cal Poly International Center for employment reporting, adding F-2 dependents, or other visa issues. |