From May 10, 2016, STEM F-1 visa students can work for 3 years under OPT

NEW YORK: F-1 visa students who are enrolled in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) fields of study from accredited educational institutions in the United States will be allowed, beginning from May 10, 2016, to work for as long as three years under the Optional Practical Training (OPT).
The Department of Homeland Security released its final rule in this matter, which will be published in the Federal Register Friday, March 11. The rule goes into effect on May 10, 2016, which means that all students who are either under OPT till that date, or who qualify for OPT by then, will be able to work further, for a period totaling 36 months. Read more: https://www.americanbazaaronline.com/2016/03/10/may-10-2016-stem-f-1-visa-students-can-work-3-years-opt-45656/
For more information, please, contact Las Vegas Immigration Attorney Darren Heyman