DHS Updates DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List

Stay informed about the updated DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List and learn how to submit CIP code nominations. [] [HSI Header] DHS Updates DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List Welcome to News and Updates from the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). This message provides useful information for the international student and academic communities. DHS Updates DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List [Person typing on laptop computer] Updated DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a [Federal Register notice]( on July 22, 2024, announcing the addition of one Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code to the [DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List](. No CIP codes or fields of study have been removed from the list as part of this update. What is the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List? The DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List is a complete list of fields of study that DHS considers to be science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields of study for purposes of the 24-month STEM optional practical training (OPT) extension. What are CIP Codes? Schools throughout the United States and its territories offer thousands of similar programs of study, but each have their own unique program names and descriptions. The U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), which collects, reports and analyzes data about these instructional programs, developed the CIP to: - Classify instructional programs according to the objectives and content of the program of study. - Collect data from schools on their instructional programs. - Create reports on educational statistics and trends for use by the federal government, state governments, national associations, academic institutions and others. CIP organizes instructional programs by series. Each program has a name and an individual code under the relevant series. Currently, NCES updates the CIP every 10 years. CIP Code Nomination Process Find instructions about how stakeholders can nominate CIP codes for inclusion on or removal from the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List at [ICE.gov/SEVIS/Schools](, under the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List and CIP Code Nomination Process header. Additional Information and Resources For additional information about the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List and fields of study that qualify for the STEM OPT extension, please refer to: - The [Federal Register notice]( announcing the CIP code addition. - The updated [DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List](. - The [Eligible CIP Codes for the STEM OPT Extension]( page on the Study in the States [STEM OPT Hub](. For additional information about CIP codes, please visit the [Classification of Instructional Programs]( page on the SEVIS Help Hub. Contact Us SEVP is dedicated to maintaining open communication with international students and academic officials. Our offices are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, except federal holidays at 703-603-3400 or SEVP@hsi.dhs.gov. If you need assistance with passwords or Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) technical help, email SEVISHelpDesk@hsi.dhs.gov. To report national vulnerabilities or national security concerns, contact HSI’s Counter Threat Lead Development Unit by calling 1-877-4-HSI-TIP or visit [www.dhs.gov/HSI](. --------------------------------------------------------------- STAY CONNECTED [facebook]([twitter]([youtube]([linkedin]( [Bookmark and Share]( HSI is the principal investigative arm of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, responsible for investigating transnational crime and threats, specifically those criminal organizations that exploit the global infrastructure through which international trade, travel and finance move. HSI's workforce consists of over 10,000 employees assigned to 235 offices within the United States, and 93 overseas locations in 56 countries. HSI's international presence represents the Department of Homeland Security's largest investigative law enforcement presence abroad and one of the largest international footprints in U.S. law enforcement. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Modify subscriptions]( | [Delete profile]( | [Help]( [Privacy Policy]( | GovDelivery is providing this information on behalf of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and may not use the information for any other purposes. --------------------------------------------------------------- This email was sent to {EMAIL} by: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) · U.S. Department of Homeland Security · Washington, DC 20528 · 202-732-4242 [GovDelivery logo](