Reminder: OPT I-20 Required; Do not submit your OPT application to USCIS without first obtaining an OPT recommendation I-20 from the DSO. Disclaimer: The CGE provides general guidance on your OPT/STEM ...

Apply early! Do not wait for a job offer. You do not need a job offer to apply for OPT. Allow three months for processing by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), plus additional time for ...

In addition to the paper version of Form I-765, USCIS is now accepting online Form I-765 applications for Optional Practical Training (OPT) and the 24-month OPT STEM Extension. The online I-765 ...

Many different types of employment are allowed while on the OPT STEM extension but there may be some types of employment that do not meet the USCIS guidelines. Unpaid or volunteer work is not allowed ...

Follow the steps below for guidance on how to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT). Reminder: Do not submit your OPT application to USCIS until you have received your Form I-20 with your OPT ...

In addition to the paper version of Form I-765, USCIS is now accepting online Form I-765 applications for Optional Practical Training (OPT) and the 24-month OPT STEM Extension. The online I-765 ...

To qualify for OPT, you must have been in F-1 status for at least two semesters, directly prior to graduation. An OPT I-20 is required for the OPT application. An in-person OPT session will be held on ...

You must confirm usage of your STEM OPT every six months from the start date of STEM OPT, until the end of the 24-month STEM extension. Please report the name and address of your current employer and ...

Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training may be used before graduation. It is meant to supplement your academic experience with practical experience. Optional Practical Training is an F-1 student ...

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a 12-month period of work authorization afforded to all F-1 visa holders that can be used either prior to or after they have completed their program of study. The ...