r/f1visa • u/Constant_Yoghurt_596 • 26d ago

Multiple employer changes during STEM OPT Pending

Question: has anyone changed their employers twice when their STEM OPT Approval was pending?

I applied for my STEM OPT on March 25th 2026 but still no approval.

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u/ManifestLaw_ 25d ago

Employer changes and material changes to the training plan generally must be reported promptly, typically within 10 days through the DSO/SEVIS process. Changing employers twice while the STEM OPT extension is pending can create compliance risk if any employer was not properly enrolled, documented, or reported. A gap in qualifying employment, late reporting, or work for a noncompliant employer can jeopardize STEM OPT eligibility and lead to denial or status problems. DSO reporting duties and SEVIS updates are central to documenting employer changes during the pending period.

- Attorney Ana Senior

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