As an employee, do I need to be e-verified by my employer for STEM OPT approval?

[Gabrielle Mitchell]

Hi all,

I am an international student working with a company on OPT. When I was hired, the company was not enrolled in the e-verify program.

The company has recently enrolled into The e-verify program and I’d like to seek a STEM OPT extension.

Do I, as an employee,...

[Theboss77]

Hi, I am currently in my STEM extension, and my employer's name shows in the E-Verify search tool, but the account status shows as terminated. Is that a problem?

Thanks

[catalina]

Hello all,

I am in a big trouble now and I need your advice and help desperately. I have my EAD card expiring on Feb. 13, 2018 and thankfully I started working at Walgreens and now I am in the process to apply for extension. My manager filled out the I-983 form but when I asked for the...

[arj22]

Since government shutdown happened recently, e-verify will be shutdown. I have 10 days to apply for STEM OPT but my company isn't e-verified. Can I send the application to USCIS without e-verify number and update the information at a later time when the government shutdown ends?

[chvvr]

Hello There,

I am working with an employer which is not E-Verified. I am working as a FTE. I am also eligible to apply for H4 EAD. Few questions here -

1) Can i apply for OPT Extension without E-Verified Employer?
2) If yes, just to not to take chances, can i apply...

[pallerana]

I graduated in this summer and my 12 month OPT just started, I got a job offer but my employer is not e-verified. Is Working For e-verify employer mandatory in CPT/OPT? or Can I work for any company during my 12 month OPT?

[SeekingAnswers]

Does the job during the initial 12 months OPT needs to be in an E-verified company?

I know that the job during the 24 month STEM OPT extension needs to be in an E-verified company.

[kums20]

Hello Members,

How E-verify matters to the employee? If the employer does not participate in E-verify program, is it a downfall? Are there any future impacts if I join a employer who does not participate in E-verify? Yours inputs are highly appreciated.

[riy]

Hi all

Current Visa Status: F1 with STEM OPT (Nov 2011 expiration)

Current Job status: Working on a contract basis with Company A (E-verify company) but won't process my H1B petition.

Anticipated future: Getting an offer soon from the company B (not E-verify,...

[vishalsheth9]

Hi,

I have a query regarding employment in STEM OPT.

Currently, I am on STEM OPT which started from Feb 1st, 2010. Can I change employer who is not under E-Verify program but is willing to sponsor an H1 B visa (which will be active from Oct 1st but will be filed sometime...