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Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) What is Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT)? Completion Optional Practical Training is for students who have not yet met the requirements to complete

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How to fill out pre-completion optional practical training

1. Gather all necessary documents, including the Form I-765, your passport, Form I-20, and any supporting documents.
2. Complete the Form I-765 accurately, providing all required information.
3. Pay the required filing fee for the Form I-765.
4. Submit the completed Form I-765, along with the supporting documents and the filing fee, to the appropriate USCIS Lockbox facility.
5. Wait for a receipt notice from USCIS to confirm that your application has been received.
6. Follow any additional instructions provided by USCIS, such as attending a biometrics appointment if required.
7. Wait for USCIS to process your application and receive a decision on your pre-completion optional practical training request.
8. If approved, receive an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) from USCIS.
9. Begin your pre-completion optional practical training as specified on your EAD, ensuring that you fulfill all relevant requirements and maintain a valid status in the United States.

Who needs pre-completion optional practical training?

1. International students enrolled in a U.S. educational institution who wish to engage in optional practical training before completing their academic program.
2. Students who are maintaining valid F-1 student status and have met the necessary requirements set by their designated school official (DSO) and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
3. Individuals who want to gain practical experience in their field of study and enhance their skills before graduating.
4. Those who have a valid Form I-20 from their educational institution and have been enrolled as a full-time student for at least one academic year.

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What is pre-completion optional practical training?

Pre-completion optional practical training is a type of work authorization for international students in the United States, allowing them to gain practical experience related to their field of study before completing their academic program.

Who is required to file pre-completion optional practical training?

International students who are enrolled in a degree program and have been in F-1 status for at least one full academic year are eligible to apply for pre-completion optional practical training.

How to fill out pre-completion optional practical training?

To apply for pre-completion optional practical training, students must work with their designated school official (DSO) to gather the necessary documents and submit them to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

What is the purpose of pre-completion optional practical training?

The purpose of pre-completion optional practical training is to provide international students with the opportunity to gain hands-on work experience in their field of study while still completing their academic program.

What information must be reported on pre-completion optional practical training?

The information that must be reported on pre-completion optional practical training includes the student's personal information, the employer's information, the start and end dates of the training, and a description of the job duties.