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How to fill out optional practical training opt

How to fill out optional practical training opt:

1. Obtain the necessary forms from your designated school official (DSO) or international student office.
2. Read and understand the instructions provided with the OPT application forms.
3. Complete the Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, accurately and legibly.
4. Gather the required supporting documents, including photocopies of your passport, I-94 Arrival/Departure Record, and your most recent Form I-20.
5. Include two passport-size photos taken within the last 30 days, with your name and I-94 number written lightly in pencil on the back of each photo.
6. Pay the appropriate fee, either by check or money order payable to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
7. Sign and date the completed Form I-765.
8. Review the entire application package for accuracy and make any necessary corrections.
9. Mail the application package to the appropriate USCIS Lockbox facility indicated in the instructions.
10. Wait for notification from USCIS regarding the status of your OPT application.

Who needs optional practical training opt:

1. F-1 students who have been enrolled in a full-time academic program at a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified school for at least one full academic year.
2. F-1 students who wish to gain work experience in their field of study after completing their academic program.
3. F-1 students who are maintaining their legal nonimmigrant status and wish to pursue temporary employment in the United States.

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What is optional practical training opt?

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

Who is required to file optional practical training opt?

International students studying in the United States on an F-1 visa and who have completed at least one academic year are eligible to apply for OPT.

How to fill out optional practical training opt?

To apply for OPT, students need to submit Form I-765, along with their OPT recommendation from their designated school official and other required documentation to USCIS.

What is the purpose of optional practical training opt?

The purpose of OPT is to provide international students with an opportunity to gain practical work experience in the United States related to their field of study.

What information must be reported on optional practical training opt?

Students must report their employment information, address changes, and any other updates to their designated school official while on OPT.