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How to fill out optional practical training opt?

1. Gather all necessary documents, including your passport, visa, I-94 Form, I-20 Form, and employment offer letter.
2. Complete Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. Make sure to fill in all required fields accurately and legibly.
3. Provide the appropriate filing fee along with your application. Check the USCIS website for the most up-to-date fee amount.
4. Attach two passport-style photos to your application. Ensure that they meet all the specifications outlined by USCIS.
5. Include a copy of your most recent Form I-20, as well as any previously issued EADs (Employment Authorization Documents).
6. If you have had any previous names, provide documentation showing the legal name change, such as marriage certificates or court orders.
7. Sign and date the completed Form I-765. Review it carefully to avoid any mistakes or omissions.
8. Make a copy of the entire application, including all supporting documents, for your records.
9. Send your application by mail to the appropriate USCIS Lockbox facility. Make sure to use a trackable mailing method and keep the receipt as proof of submission.
10. Wait for your application to be processed. USCIS will send you a receipt notice confirming that they have received your application. You may also receive a notice for biometrics appointment.
11. Attend the scheduled biometrics appointment, where your fingerprints, photograph, and signature will be taken.
12. USCIS will adjudicate your OPT application and, if approved, you will receive your EAD in the mail.

Who needs optional practical training opt?

1. F-1 international students who are currently enrolled in a U.S. higher education institution and wish to work in the U.S. to gain practical experience related to their field of study.
2. F-1 students completing a degree program are eligible for OPT, whether it be pre-completion (prior to degree completion) or post-completion (after degree completion).
3. Individuals who have been maintaining valid F-1 status and have not exceeded the maximum amount of OPT they are eligible for.

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