If you're an F-1 student applying for a STEM OPT extension and receive a Request for Evidence (RFE) questioning your degree's STEM qualification, it's essential to respond effectively.
The RFE indicates that USCIS needs more proof that your degree meets STEM criteria for OPT.
To address this, gather official documentation like your transcript and degree certificate, secure a detailed letter from your Designated School Official (DSO) confirming your degree’s STEM classification, and include a copy of your Form I-20.
Additionally, provide course descriptions, a program overview, and support letters from professors or DSOs highlighting the STEM nature of your coursework.
Also, include relevant DHS documentation, such as the STEM Designated Degree Program List with your CIP code.
Lastly, draft a clear cover letter summarizing your case.
This comprehensive response should help clarify your degree's STEM eligibility and strengthen your application for the OPT extension.
