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Optional Practical Training (OPT) Information Packet GENERAL INFORMATION F1 students who have been full time students in valid nonimmigrant status for one academic year are eligible for OPT. Optional

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How to fill out optional practical training opt

1. To fill out Optional Practical Training (OPT), follow these steps:
2. Obtain an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
3. Complete Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, online or on paper.
4. Gather all required supporting documents, including a copy of your current Form I-20 endorsed for OPT by your Designated School Official (DSO).
5. Take two passport-style photos compliant with USCIS specifications.
6. Prepare a check or money order to pay the required filing fee.
7. Mail your OPT application to the appropriate USCIS Lockbox facility.
8. Wait for your EAD card to be processed and mailed to you.
9. Once you receive your EAD card, you can begin working under Optional Practical Training.

Who needs optional practical training opt?

1. Optional Practical Training (OPT) is available to F-1 students who have been pursuing their studies in the United States for at least one academic year.
2. Any F-1 student who wants to gain practical experience directly related to their field of study can apply for OPT.
3. OPT is particularly beneficial for international students who wish to gain work experience in the United States after completing their degree program.

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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 on an F-1 visa.

Who is required to file optional practical training opt?

International students in the United States on an F-1 visa who wish to work in their field of study before or after completing their academic program.

How to fill out optional practical training opt?

To fill out OPT, students must submit Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, along with other required documents to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

What is the purpose of optional practical training opt?

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

What information must be reported on optional practical training opt?

Students must report their employment information, including job title, employer name and address, start and end dates of employment, and a description of how the work relates to their field of study.