STEM OPT Extension VISA

[ranjaniiyer]

Hello

I am a post-doctoral research associate currently working on STEM OPT Extension which is valid until Feb 2014.

I was recently offered a lucrative position at a good research firm, but I just found out that they are not in E-verify.

Can I work for them in STEM OPT Extension visa? If not, then what are my options?

The firm is very rigid on signing up for E-verify. And according to their policy, they would process my H1B only after 90 days of employment.

I appreciate any help /suggestions you could provide.

Thanks much

[Attorney_22]

To employ an individual pursuant to STEM OPT the company needs to be enrolled in E-Verify, and according to the proposals for immigration reform, all employers will eventually need to utilize E-Verify if passed as currently written.

[ranjaniiyer]

Thank you for your reply. I spoke to their immigration department, and they said that its OK to work with them on STEM OPT. I am really confused now. What are the repurcussions of working for a non e-verify company on STEM OPT? Please do let me know.

Thanks

[t75]

Everify is required for OPT extension but not for OPT. Which are you on? When your OPT expires, you will need a different everified employer for OPT-EXT

[DontTakeRisks]

When you try to apply for STEM extension the application will ask you to fill out the e-verify number provided by the employer. if you don't have it then it will pobably be rejected