Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Summary:
Optional Practical Training (OPT) is permission for off-campus employment granted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). OPT enables students to gain work experience in their field of study.
To apply for OPT, you must:
- Complete the OPT workshop
Attend one of the in–person OPT workshops or watch the OPT online workshop to learn about the application process
- Download the OPT Application Package or obtain the package at ISSS
- Complete the “F-1 Optional Practical Training Student Request and Academic Adviser Verification” form
Your academic adviser must sign at the bottom of the form
- Complete Form I-765*
- Complete Form G-1145
- Bring forms to ISSS and meet with an F-1 adviser for processing
* ISSS does not recommend electronically filing the I-765
OPT Online Workshop
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OPT Workshop 1/3
Eligibility, OPT categories, When to apply, and Request an OPT recommendation from ISSS
OPT Workshop 2/3
Request an OPT recommendation from ISSS and Submit the following items to USCIS
OPTWorkshop 3/3
Requirements while you are on OPT and Travel information
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Requirements while on OPT
Cap Gap Extension
Last Update:
August 08, 2012
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