STEM OPT Ms Sql Server Jobs

MS SQL Server jobs qualify for STEM OPT work authorization when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and the 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you up to 36 months total to build your database career in the U.S.

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Overview

Open Jobs23+
Top Visa TypeF-1 OPT
Work Type65% On-site
Median Salary$46K
Top LocationCleveland, OH
Most Jobsms consultants, inc.

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Catalent Pharma Solutions
Manufacturing Sciences & Technology (MS&T) Engineer I
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Manufacturing Sciences & Technology (MS&T) Engineer I
Catalent Pharma Solutions
San Diego, California
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$90,000/yr - $100,000/yr
On-Site
1+ yr exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Juno Therapeutics
Data Scientist, MS&T Systems and Engineering
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Data Scientist, MS&T Systems and Engineering
Juno Therapeutics
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Data Science
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Data Analytics
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2+ yrs exp.
Associate's

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Sanofi
Scientist I – LC - MS Proteomics
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Scientist I – LC - MS Proteomics
Sanofi
Waltham, Massachusetts
Laboratory Research
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
$48/hr - $55/hr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Master's
10,000+

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Teva Pharmaceuticals
MS&T Co Op
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MS&T Co Op
Teva Pharmaceuticals
Cincinnati, Ohio
Specialized Engineering
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Engineering (Non-Software)
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Bachelor's
10,000+

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Collabera
Developer - vba ms access/excel
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Developer - vba ms access/excel
Collabera
New York, New York
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Tips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in Ms Sql Server

Verify your CIP code matches database roles

Check your degree's CIP code against the DHS STEM OPT designated degree list before applying. Computer science, information systems, and applied mathematics codes typically cover MS SQL Server roles, but MIS degrees can fall outside the list depending on your school's classification.

Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers

Ask your recruiter to confirm E-Verify Company ID enrollment before signing anything. A company can intend to enroll but not yet be active in the system, which disqualifies them as your STEM OPT employer until enrollment is complete.

Target employers with active database LCA filings

Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for database administrator or data engineer roles. Past LCA filings signal that a company understands STEM OPT documentation requirements and has done it before.

Build your I-983 training plan around SQL competencies

Work with your hiring manager to map specific MS SQL Server tasks, such as query optimization, stored procedure development, and database security configuration, to the learning objectives in your I-983. Vague training plans are the most common reason DSOs delay STEM OPT extensions.

Use the OFLC Wage Search to negotiate job offers

Look up the prevailing wage for database administrator roles in your target metro using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer call. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing level, so knowing the floor protects you from underpayment that could jeopardize your filing.

File your STEM OPT extension 90 days early

USCIS requires you to file the STEM OPT extension application up to 90 days before your current EAD expires. Missing this window means a gap in work authorization, which would require you to stop working until the new EAD arrives.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does my degree qualify me for STEM OPT in an MS SQL Server role?

Your degree must appear on the DHS STEM designated degree list, not the job title. Degrees in computer science, information systems, software engineering, and applied mathematics commonly qualify. Your DSO verifies the CIP code tied to your specific degree at your specific institution. A job title like MS SQL Server DBA doesn't independently determine eligibility, but most technical database roles align well with qualifying STEM degrees.

What E-Verify requirement applies to my MS SQL Server employer?

Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify before you can begin working under the STEM OPT extension. Enrollment intent isn't enough. You can ask your HR contact for the company's E-Verify Company ID to confirm active participation. If the employer isn't enrolled, you can't work there on a STEM OPT EAD, regardless of how strong the role is. Use Migrate Mate to browse MS SQL Server roles at employers already set up for STEM OPT hiring.

What goes into the I-983 training plan for a database role?

The I-983 requires you to document specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, not just a job description. For an MS SQL Server role, that means listing concrete skills you'll develop, such as performance tuning, index design, replication configuration, or disaster recovery planning, and connecting each to your academic background. Both you and your employer supervisor must sign it, and your DSO must approve it before USCIS processes your extension.

Can I keep working if my H-1B is selected in the lottery while I'm on STEM OPT?

Yes. If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT EAD expires, the cap-gap provision extends your work authorization automatically through September 30 of that fiscal year. You don't need a new EAD for the cap-gap period. USCIS issues a cap-gap extension automatically when your I-20 is updated by your DSO to reflect the pending H-1B petition.

How does the 24-month STEM OPT extension work for MS SQL Server jobs?

After your initial 12-month OPT period, you can apply for a 24-month extension if your degree qualifies under the STEM OPT program and your employer is E-Verify enrolled. That gives you 36 months total of F-1 work authorization. You must file through USCIS before your current EAD expires and have an active training plan on file with your DSO. The extension is tied to your employer, so switching jobs requires a new I-983 and DSO approval.

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