Form I-983 Training Plan
The Form I-983 is used to define the formal training plan for the STEM OPT Extension experience. You will need the following information about Notre Dame to complete Section 1 of the Form I-983 is the information you will need:
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Name of school recommending STEM OPT:
University of Notre Dame du lac -
Name of school where STEM degree was earned:
University of Notre Dame du lac -
SEVIS School Code of school recommending STEM OPT:
CHI214F10484000 -
DSO School Official name and contact information:
DSO listed on your current I-20, issa@nd.edu -
Based on Prior Degree (yes/no):
If you are applying based on your most recent ND degree, answer NO
Because the I-983 is an agreement between the employer and employee, ISSA cannot provide guidance on the content. Employers with questions should start by reviewing the information on the Study in the States website. If questions remain, they should contact the company’s HR department or immigration legal staff, or the Department of Homeland Security.
It is imperative that every section on pages 1-4 of this form be completed. ISSA is required by law to review the form for completion upon receipt and to provide it to SEVP if requested. If any part of pages 1-4 of the form is not complete, we are not allowed to process your request for the STEM OPT extension. DHS has provided instructions here.
Any material changes to the I-983 require students to submit a new/updated I-983 to ISSA within 10 days of the change. "Material changes" may include:
- a change of employer,
- a change of employer or Employer Identification Number (EIN) resulting from corporate restructuring,
- any reduction in compensation from the amount previously submitted (not tied to reduction in hours worked),
- any significant decrease in hours of engagement,
- any decrease in hours below the 20-hours-per-week minimum,
- any change of site of employment or employer address.
By signing the I-983, the student and the student's employer have agreed to provide a new or updated I-983 if the above changes occur. Failure to report changes in a timely manner may result in a termination of the student's SEVIS record and the end of STEM OPT Extension.