OPT unemployment days tracker

Standard post-completion OPT allows 90 aggregate days of unemployment. STEM OPT extension allows 150 aggregate days. Both are cumulative, not per-employer.

Any day you are not working in a job directly related to your degree, including weekends and holidays between jobs. SEVP counts every calendar day.

Exceeding the unemployment limit puts your F-1 status at risk. Your SEVIS record may be terminated. Contact your DSO immediately if you are approaching the limit.

Unpaid volunteering in your field of study may count as employment for OPT purposes, but it must be reported to your DSO and documented. Check with your DSO before relying on this.

No. This tool provides general information based on public USCIS rules. For your specific situation, always consult your DSO or an immigration attorney.