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Optional Practical Training (OPT) Application Packet This packet contains everything you need to prepare your application for OPT: Frequently Asked Questions about OPT Student Request for OPT Form

How to fill out optional practical training opt

How to fill out optional practical training opt:

1. Start by downloading the Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website.
2. Fill out the personal information section, including your name, address, and contact details.
3. Provide your immigration status information, including your SEVIS ID and the date you last entered the United States.
4. Indicate the type of employment you are seeking during your optional practical training (OPT), such as pre-completion or post-completion OPT.
5. Include your degree level and major field of study, as well as the name and location of your school.
6. Fill out the eligibility information, confirming that you have maintained valid F-1 student status and have not previously received OPT at the same degree level.
7. Answer the OPT status questions, indicating whether you are applying for an initial OPT or requesting a STEM extension.
8. Provide your immigration history, including any previous employment authorization you have received and any previous OPT periods.
9. Sign and date the application form.
10. Gather all the required supporting documents, which may include a copy of your passport, I-94 record, previous employment authorization documents, and passport-sized photographs.
11. Prepare a check or money order for the application fee, payable to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
12. Mail the completed application, supporting documents, and fee payment to the appropriate USCIS Lockbox facility.

Who needs optional practical training opt:

1. International students studying in the United States on an F-1 visa who wish to gain practical work experience related to their field of study.
2. Students who have maintained valid F-1 student status and are enrolled in a degree program at an accredited U.S. educational institution.
3. Individuals who have completed at least one academic year of full-time study and wish to engage in optional practical training before or after completing their degree.

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What is optional practical training opt?

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a temporary employment authorization for international students on an F-1 visa to gain practical work experience in their field of study in the United States.

Who is required to file optional practical training opt?

International students on an F-1 visa who wish to work in the United States temporarily after completing their academic program are required to file for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

How to fill out optional practical training opt?

To fill out Optional Practical Training (OPT), international students must submit Form I-765 with supporting documents to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and follow the instructions provided on the USCIS website.

What is the purpose of optional practical training opt?

The purpose of Optional Practical Training (OPT) is to provide international students with the opportunity to gain practical work experience in their field of study and enhance their skills and knowledge.

What information must be reported on optional practical training opt?

Information such as personal details, employment history, academic program details, proposed employment start date, and other relevant information must be reported on Optional Practical Training (OPT) application.

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