Determining if ΊωΒ«ΝήΚΣΖ΅ programs are STEM-eligible

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1. Check the CIP code on your I-20 document OR review the ΊωΒ«ΝήΚΣΖ΅ Degree Plan Inventory to browse ΊωΒ«ΝήΚΣΖ΅ programs. 

I-20 CIP

I-20 CIP code

2. Review the  to determine if the ΊωΒ«ΝήΚΣΖ΅ program is a STEM-Designated degree by CIP code. 

What is the DHS Stem-Designated Degree list? 

According to the US DHS, it is a “complete list of fields of study that DHS considers to be science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM)fields of study for purposes of the 24-month STEM optional practical training extension described at 8 CFR 214.2(f). Under 8 CFR 214.2(f)(10)(ii)(C)(2)”