Is E-Verify Required to Hire F-1 Students on STEM OPT?
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Is E-Verify Required to Hire F-1 Students on STEM OPT?

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Employers must enroll in E-Verify to hire F-1 students with a STEM OPT extension. This includes signing an E-Verify MOU and meeting DHS requirements. Universities can enroll institution-wide or by department, while agencies must be E-Verify enrolled but their clients do not need to be.