STEM extension Should eligibility category (c)(3)(c) have to disclose arrest record in form I-765 in section "23.(c)(36) eligibility category b. Have you ever arrested/convicted for a crime

[ambidextrous]

Applying for 24 months STEM OPT, With an arrest record(theft less than $100) dispositioned as Nolle Prosequi.  Do I have to disclose the arrest information in the I-765 form in 23. (c)(36) and (c)(36) eligibility category (b) Have you ever arrested/convicted for a crime. As it says for (c)(35) and (c)(36) eligibility category but STEM student come under (c)(3)(c). Thank you.

Edited June 29, 2018 by ambidextrous

[sharmaa12]

You do not need to answer that question because it does not apply to your eligibility. You can ask your DSO to confirm 

[aaarrriii]

On 6/28/2018 at 8:07 PM, ambidextrous said:

Applying for 24 months STEM OPT, With an arrest record(theft less than $100) dispositioned as Nolle Prosequi.  Do I have to disclose the arrest information in the I-765 form in 23. (c)(36) and (c)(36) eligibility category (b) Have you ever arrested/convicted for a crime. As it says for (c)(35) and (c)(36) eligibility category but STEM student come under (c)(3)(c). Thank you.

hey did you ended up disclosing the case and did you get the approval of your ead? I am on the same boat..your answer will be really helpful for me.

[Jayashreemani123]

On 4/14/2020 at 10:45 AM, aaarrriii said:

hey did you ended up disclosing the case and did you get the approval of your ead? I am on the same boat..your answer will be really helpful for me.

Hi I am too facing same issue please can you tell me what I should fill in 27, 30,31