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This form is to be completed by the student's adviser, department chair, or dean to confirm coursework completion for Optional Practical Training participation.

How to fill out opt recommendation form

How to fill out OPT Recommendation Form

1. Obtain the OPT Recommendation Form from your school's international office or website.
2. Provide your personal information, including your full name, student ID, and degree program.
3. Indicate the details of your Optional Practical Training (OPT) request, such as the desired start and end dates.
4. Fill in the employment information, including company name, job title, and description of the work you will be doing.
5. Gather required signatures from your academic advisor and the designated school official (DSO).
6. Submit the completed form to your school for processing and keep a copy for your records.

Who needs OPT Recommendation Form?

1. International students who are in F-1 visa status and wish to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT).
2. Students who have completed their degree and are seeking work authorization in the U.S. related to their field of study.

People Also Ask about

How much time can I be unemployed during my 12 months of OPT and still maintain my F-1 and OPT status?

Students on OPT can be unemployed for up to 90 days of their 12 month OPT period. This unemployment "clock" does not begin until your OPT begins (the start date listed on your EAD card). Students will still accrue unemployment days even if they exit the United States.

What is the new rule for OPT?

The new rule allows STEM OPT students a maximum of 150 days of unemployment during their entire post-completion OPT period – 90 days for the initial 12-month grant and an additional 60 days once granted a STEM extension.

How long can I be out of the US while on OPT?

Traveling while on OPT or OPT STEM Extension The student must not have exceeded the maximum OPT unemployment or OPT STEM Extension unemployment time and must not have been absent from the US for more than 5 months. Please also review all general travel and re-entry information on the main Travel and Re-Entry page.

What form do I need to apply for OPT?

You can work on CPT either full-time or part-time. CPT requires a signed cooperative agreement or a letter from your employer. If you have 12 months or more of full-time CPT, you are ineligible for OPT, but part-time CPT is fine and will not stop you from doing OPT.

What is form I-20 recommendation?

A student may not request a start date that is more than 60 days after the student's program end date. A student must complete all practical training within a 14-month period following the completion of study.

What is the 90 days rule for OPT?

Students on post-completion OPT may have up to 90 days of unemployment. The 90 days start counting from your approved OPT/EAD start date (not the recommended start date nor the program end date on your I-20) and are cumulative. If you accumulate 90 days or more of unemployment, you are in violation of your F-1 status.

What is the 14 month rule for OPT?

File Form I-765 up to 90 days before, but no later than 60 days after, your program end date. You must file your Form I-765 within 30 days of the date that your DSO enters the recommendation for OPT into your SEVIS record.

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What is OPT Recommendation Form?

The OPT Recommendation Form is a document that international students submit to their designated school official (DSO) to obtain a recommendation for Optional Practical Training (OPT) after completing their academic program.

Who is required to file OPT Recommendation Form?

International students in F-1 status who wish to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) must file the OPT Recommendation Form with their DSO.

How to fill out OPT Recommendation Form?

To fill out the OPT Recommendation Form, students must provide their personal information, program details, requested OPT dates, and signatures as required by the form.

What is the purpose of OPT Recommendation Form?

The purpose of the OPT Recommendation Form is to formally request endorsement from the DSO for a student's application to participate in Optional Practical Training, which allows them to work in their field of study.

What information must be reported on OPT Recommendation Form?

The OPT Recommendation Form typically requires students to report their name, SEVIS ID number, degree program, requested OPT start and end dates, and any previous OPT employment information if applicable.