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This document is a request for an extension of optional practical training for students in F-1 status, allowing for additional working time in their field of study in the U.S.
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How to fill out OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING EXTENSION REQUEST

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Gather necessary documents including current I-20, job offer letter, and any previous OPT information.
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Complete the 'Form I-765' for Optional Practical Training Extension Request.
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Write a personal statement explaining the reason for the extension request.
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Ensure all information provided is accurate and all required fields are filled.
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Pay the required application fee and include payment with the form.
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Submit the complete application package to the appropriate USCIS address.

Who needs OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING EXTENSION REQUEST?

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Students in valid F-1 status who have completed their initial post-completion OPT and wish to apply for a further extension based on STEM eligibility.
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Students who are employed in a position related to their field of study and meet the qualifications for OPT extension.
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A student may participate twice in the STEM OPT extension over the course of their academic career. Students may not apply for STEM OPT extensions during the 60-day grace period following an initial (usually 12-month) period of post-completion OPT.
Work authorization post-OPT After OPT or STEM OPT expires, international students only have a grace period of 60 days. During that short time, you must either leave the US or obtain an alternative form of work authorization.
Submit your I-765 application to USCIS You are automatically granted a 6-month extension as soon as you receive a receipt for your STEM OPT Extension application from UCSIS, meaning that you can continue working as soon as USCIS has received your STEM OPT extension application.
Submit your I-765 application to USCIS You are automatically granted a 6-month extension as soon as you receive a receipt for your STEM OPT Extension application from UCSIS, meaning that you can continue working as soon as USCIS has received your STEM OPT extension application.
When Should I Apply for the OPT Extension? You may apply for your OPT extension up to 90 days before your current OPT ends. You cannot apply once your 12-month OPT expires or during the 60-day grace period.

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The OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING EXTENSION REQUEST is a form submitted by eligible F-1 international students to request an extension of their Optional Practical Training (OPT) period, allowing them more time to gain practical experience in their field of study.
F-1 international students who are currently on OPT and are eligible for an extension, such as those who have completed a degree in a designated STEM field, are required to file the OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING EXTENSION REQUEST.
To fill out the OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING EXTENSION REQUEST, students must complete Form I-765, providing personal information, details about their current OPT, and the requested extension, and submit it along with necessary supporting documents to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
The purpose of the OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING EXTENSION REQUEST is to allow eligible F-1 international students to continue their practical training and gain additional work experience in the United States after their initial OPT period ends, particularly in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
The OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING EXTENSION REQUEST must report the student's personal details (name, address, etc.), SEVIS ID, current OPT information, details of the employer, job description, duration of employment, and any other relevant information as required by Form I-765.
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