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HOWARD UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES 119 BLACKBURN UNIVERSITY CENTER TEL (202)806-7517 FAX (202)806-9194 Optional Practical Training Employment Authorization Information Sheet TO BE COMPLETED

How to fill out optional practical training employment

How to Fill Out Optional Practical Training Employment:

1. Start by obtaining Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. You can download it from the official website of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
2. Carefully read the instructions provided with the form. Make sure you understand all the requirements and necessary documents needed to complete the application.
3. Fill out all the required personal information accurately on Form I-765, including your full name, address, and contact information.
4. Indicate the reason for applying as "Optional Practical Training."
5. Provide the requested information regarding your academic institution and degree program. This should include the name of your school, SEVIS number, and the designated school official's contact information.
6. Include your intended start and end dates for optional practical training employment.
7. Indicate the maximum number of hours you intend to work per week during your OPT period.
8. Check the appropriate box if you have previously received an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) or have applied for one.
9. Sign and date the form.
10. Obtain a check or money order for the required filing fee and include it with your application.
11. Gather all the supporting documents required, such as copies of your passport, current visa, I-20 form, and any previous EADs, if applicable.
12. Make copies of all the documents for your own records.
13. Carefully review the entire application to ensure accuracy and completeness.
14. Prepare a cover letter summarizing the contents of your application and enclose it with your submission.
15. Mail your completed application, along with the supporting documents and filing fee, to the appropriate USCIS Lockbox facility as indicated in the instructions.
16. Keep track of your application's progress by using the USCIS Case Status Online tool.

Who Needs Optional Practical Training Employment?

1. F-1 visa students who have completed at least one academic year (9 months) of full-time study at a U.S. college, university, or vocational school are typically eligible for optional practical training (OPT) employment.
2. Individuals who wish to gain practical work experience in their field of study and have their OPT employment authorized to work legally in the United States.
3. Students who have maintained their F-1 visa status and have an active SEVIS record.
4. It is important to note that OPT employment is subject to certain limitations and requirements as outlined by the USCIS. Therefore, it is essential to thoroughly understand and adhere to the rules and regulations of OPT employment.

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What is optional practical training employment?

Optional practical training employment refers to a type of work authorization for international students in the United States to gain practical experience in their field of study.

Who is required to file optional practical training employment?

International students on an F-1 visa who wish to work off-campus during their studies are required to file for optional practical training employment.

How to fill out optional practical training employment?

To apply for optional practical training employment, students must submit Form I-765 to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), along with supporting documents and fees.

What is the purpose of optional practical training employment?

The purpose of optional practical training employment is to provide international students with an opportunity to gain practical work experience related to their field of study.

What information must be reported on optional practical training employment?

On optional practical training employment, students must report their employer information, job title, start and end dates of employment, and how the job relates to their field of study.

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