OPT and OPT STEM Employment Reporting

• EAD CARD- Front and EAD CARD- Back
• Employment Offer Letter on company letterhead must include:
  • Company name, full street address and phone number
  • Employment Start Date (Start dates cannot be the last day of your OPT)
  • Employer Identification Number (EIN or FEIN) 

STEM students will also need to upload the additional documents:

• I-983 form
• Final Evaluation from the previous employer
  • This is the bottom half of page 5 of the I-983.

I-983 forms MUST be signed by hand, electronic signatures using software programs or applications, electronically reproduced copies of a signature.

If you change any information that is listed on your I-983 then you must submit an updated I-983 with the new information.  This must be done within 10 days of any change.

You can follow these instructions on how to complete your I-983:

• SAU I-983 Instructions

Changes to your address can be made in your SAU Campus Connect page and follow these instructions:

1. Log into MySAU and go to CampusConnect
2. On the CampusConnect page hover over “Forms”
3. A drop-down menu will appear.  Select “Student Information Change”
4. Follow the steps to update your address.

It will take 2 business days for the change to be reflected in Campus Connect.

You can update your OPT and OPT STEM employment information by clicking the link below.  If you have any issues please contact our office at sauinternational@saumag.edu

After clicking the link below use your SAU login information to log into the form

• Select “I have SAUMAG username and password”
• Username: SAU email without the “@mulerider.saumag.edu” email address (ex mmrider1234), password: SAU password
• Select “Request, 20XX” (pick the current year you are updating your OPT)
  • You may have started your OPT in 20xx, but if you are updating your employer in 20xx then you would pick 20XX.
• You will be taken to the OPT Employer Update Form.
• Follow the instructions on the page and upload the proper documents.

DO NOT OPEN MORE THAN ONE UPDATE REQUEST.  DOING SO WILL DELAY YOUR UPDATE REQUEST.

See below to learn how to log into an incomplete request form.

You do not need to click the application button again to log back into the request.  To get to your request log into the student profile page

Student Profile

Once on the profile page, you will see your incomplete request listed on the left-hand side of the page.

You can reset your password through your  SAU Campus Connect page.

• Your current address- This must be your residence, not a mailing address somewhere else
• Employer’s information (Company name, address, supervisor)

Students are required to submit the Evaluation section of the I-983 form (page 5). This needs to be completed and signed by your employer.

• 12 month Evaluation: Complete the top half of page 5 on the I-983.
• 24 month (Final Evaluation): Complete the bottom half of page 5 on the I-983.

To submit your reporting requirements please follow the link below and follow the instructions on the form.  During this process you will need:

• Your current address- this MUST be where you reside, not simply a mailing address
• Employer Information
• Employment Offer Letter
• EAD Card
• Entire I-983
• Evaluation page on page 5 (only for 12 and 24 month/final reporting)

If you have any issues please email our office at sauinternational@saumag.edu

After clicking the link below use your SAU login information to log into the form

• Select “I have SAUMAG username and password”
• Username: SAU email without the “@mulerider.saumag.edu” email address (ex mmrider1234), password: SAU password
• Select “Request, 20XX” (pick the current year you are updating your OPT)
  • You may have started your OPT in 20XX, but if you are updating your employer in 20XX then you would pick 20XX.
• You will be taken to the Report STEM OPT Participation Form.

DO NOT OPEN MORE THAN ONE UPDATE REQUEST.  DOING SO WILL DELAY YOUR UPDATE REQUEST.

See below to learn how to log into your profile.

You do not need to click the application button again to log back into the request.  To get to your request log into the student profile page

Student Profile

Once on the profile page, you will see your incomplete request listed on the left-hand side of the page.

You can reset your password through your  SAU Campus Connect page.

Our office will contact you once your employer information has been updated.  Our office updates employment information on select days of the week, so be patient and you will be notified once it has been updated.

Yes, you can have your I20 mailed to you. Click the link below to request an updated I-20.  Do not complete the pickup form until you have been notified of the employer update.  If you request an I-20 before you are notified you will not receive the correct I-20. 

Document Pickup form