STEM OPT User Experience UX Jobs

User Experience UX roles qualify for STEM OPT when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in computer science, information systems, or a related STEM field. The 24-month extension gives you up to 36 months total to build your UX career, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify.

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Overview

Open Jobs59+
Top Visa TypeF-1 OPT
Work Type69% On-site
Median Salary$70K
Top LocationNew York, NY
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Jr. User Experience (UX) Designer
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Jr. User Experience (UX) Designer
Collabera
New York, New York
Creative & Design
Product Management
UI/UX Design
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Bachelor's

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Google
UX Designer
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UX Designer
Google
Mountain View, California
Creative & Design
Product Management
UI/UX Design
Mobile Engineering (iOS/Android)
Software Engineering
$132,000/yr - $189,000/yr
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4+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
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Capital Rx
UX/UI Designer
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UX/UI Designer
Capital Rx
New York, New York
Creative & Design
UI/UX Design
$75,200/yr - $119,000/yr
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3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Expedia Group
User Experience Engineer II
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User Experience Engineer II
Expedia Group
Austin, Texas
Software Engineering
Creative & Design
Frontend Engineering
UI/UX Design
$119,000/yr - $190,500/yr
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2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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JPMorganChase
UX Designer
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UX Designer
JPMorganChase
New York, New York
Creative & Design
Product Management
UI/UX Design
$114,000/yr - $165,000/yr
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3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
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Tips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in User Experience UX

Verify your CIP code covers UX

Check your degree's CIP code against the DHS STEM OPT designated degree list before applying. Many HCI, information science, and cognitive systems programs qualify, but design-only degrees without a technical STEM classification don't.

Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers

Ask recruiters directly whether their company is enrolled in E-Verify before your final interview. Agencies can verify enrollment through the E-Verify employer search, and your DSO requires confirmation before approving your I-983 training plan.

Tailor your I-983 to UX research deliverables

Your I-983 training plan must list specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. Frame UX deliverables like usability studies, A/B testing protocols, and information architecture as direct applications of your data or cognitive science coursework.

Target companies with active LCA filings for UX roles

Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings for UX and product design occupations, so you're applying to companies with a documented track record of hiring international students in these roles.

Use O*NET to match your degree to the job description

Pull the O*NET occupation profile for UX designers and researchers to identify the knowledge domains and technical skills listed. Align your resume and cover letter to these descriptors so employers and USCIS can see the direct connection to your STEM coursework.

Time your STEM OPT application around the cap-gap window

If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf, cap-gap rules automatically extend your OPT authorization through September 30. File your STEM OPT extension with USCIS at least 90 days before your initial OPT end date to avoid any gap in work authorization.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does a UX or HCI degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension?

It depends on the CIP code assigned to your specific program, not the job title. Degrees in computer science, information systems, human-computer interaction, and cognitive science commonly appear on the DHS STEM designated degree list. Design or fine arts degrees typically don't qualify, even if your coursework included UX projects. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before relying on STEM OPT eligibility.

What does an employer need to do to support my STEM OPT extension?

Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, sign your I-983 training plan, and provide structured mentorship tied to your STEM degree. The I-983 must list specific learning goals, the supervision structure, and how the UX role applies your technical education. Employers who haven't used STEM OPT before often need guidance on these requirements, so starting the conversation early with HR is essential.

How do I find UX employers who are already enrolled in E-Verify?

Migrate Mate lets you search UX and product design roles filtered by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and active DOL filings, so you're not wasting applications on companies that can't legally support your STEM OPT. You can also ask recruiters directly or check E-Verify's public employer search tool before your first interview.

What should my I-983 training plan include for a UX role?

The I-983 must connect your day-to-day UX work directly to your STEM degree. Specific learning objectives could include conducting quantitative usability studies, applying statistical methods to user research data, or using information architecture principles derived from your computer science coursework. USCIS expects a clear academic justification for each objective, not a generic job description restatement.

What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my employer loses E-Verify status?

If your employer's E-Verify enrollment lapses or is terminated, you're no longer authorized to continue working under STEM OPT at that company. You'd need to either find a new E-Verify-enrolled employer or stop working until your status is resolved. USCIS doesn't grant automatic grace periods for this situation, so monitoring your employer's E-Verify status throughout your extension period matters.

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