Form I-765 for STEM Extension

[Jun2580 27]

I graduated from college in a STEM major last year and I got my OPT EAD in January 2016. I have been working on OPT, and I am wanting to apply for STEM Extension as my current OPT is going to expire soon.

The new Form I-765 is a little confusing to me, and I would like to ask someone for help.

 

On Page 1:

(1) #0 "I am applying for:"

      If I am applying for OPT Extension,  which one should I check?  Permission to accept employment, Replacement (of lost employment authorization document), or Renewal of my permission to accept employment

      I am torn between the first or third options.

 

On Page 2:

(2) #15 "Have you ever before applied for employment authorization from USCIS?

      (a) This section has Dates, but I am not sure which dates need to be filled here. The date when I got my Form I-797, or my EAD start date? It says Dates in plural form. Does this mean my EAD's Start and End dates?

      (b) For Results section, I put Granted because I got my OPT EAD. It says attach all documentation. What documentation do I need to attach? I am thinking a copy of OPT I-20 and a copy of my current EAD. Is there anything else that needs to be attached? 

(3) #21 (c)(3)(C) eligibility Category 

      This section has Degree. Am I supposed to write my degree level (Second Bachelor's), or my major (Computer and Information Science)?

      

I tried to look for information online, but most information I found was relatively old. USCIS updated the Form-765 in October, 2017. 

Can someone please help?

 

Edit: I was reading the instruction of Form I-765, and I noticed the following line under OPT Extension's section:

     If you are requesting a 24-month STEM OPT extension, you must submit a copy of your degree and the employer's name as listed in E-verify, along with

     the E-Verify Company Identification Number, or a valid E-Verify Client Company Identification Number for the employer with whom you are seeking the 24-month OPT extension.

(4) What is the copy of your degree? Is it the certificate looking thing that was given out on Graduation Ceremony? 

 

Thank you for help in advance!

Edited October 23, 2017 by Jun2580

[Coco8 1,042]

You should contact the international officers in your college and ask them.

[ColoradoBeauty 79]

1. Third

2. a) I put down date USCIS accepted my application package - based off my case number

    b) Just I-20s and EAD

3. The most recent degree. As your second bachelor overwrite your first bachelor in term of OPT benefit.

4. Yes, the one that list the degree you earned.

 

On 10/27/2017 at 5:01 PM, Coco8 said:

You should contact the international officers in your college and ask them.

I agree, your international officers might be helpful

[ColoradoBeauty 79]

3 hours ago, ColoradoBeauty said:

1. Third

2. a) I put down date USCIS accepted my application package - based off my case number

    b) Just I-20s and EAD

3. The most recent degree. As your second bachelor overwrite your first bachelor in term of OPT benefit.

4. Yes, the one that list the degree you earned.

 

I agree, your international officers might be helpful

On 2 a) Looks like Valid from date is the appropriate one https://support.citizenpath.com/hc/en-us/articles/202589018-How-do-I-answer-which-USCIS-office-for-question-11-on-Form-I-765-