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(OPT) OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING REPORTING FORM THIS FORM IS TO BE USED FOR PRE OR POSTCOMPLETION REPORTING ONLY! The Department of Homeland Security, which is responsible for the Student and Visitor Exchange

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How to fill out opt optional practical training

1. To fill out the opt optional practical training, follow these steps:
2. Access the opt optional practical training form on the official website of your university or college.
3. Fill in your personal information, including your full name, date of birth, and address.
4. Provide your immigration status details, such as your visa type and expiration date.
5. Select the appropriate opt optional practical training category that applies to your field of study.
6. Attach any required supporting documents, such as a valid passport, I-20 form, and I-94 arrival record.
7. Provide your current academic information, including your major, expected graduation date, and academic advisor's contact information.
8. Indicate the start and end dates of your desired opt optional practical training period.
9. Sign and date the form to certify the accuracy of the information provided.
10. Submit the completed opt optional practical training form to the designated office at your university or college for processing.
11. Wait for notification from the immigration authorities regarding the approval or denial of your opt optional practical training request.

Who needs opt optional practical training?

1. Opt optional practical training is needed by international students who are pursuing a degree in the United States and wish to gain practical work experience related to their field of study.
2. It is available to both undergraduate and graduate students who have maintained their F-1 student status and have been enrolled full-time for at least one academic year.
3. Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields may also be eligible for an extension of their opt optional practical training period.
4. It allows students to work in the US temporarily to gain practical experience and apply their academic knowledge in a professional setting.

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What is opt optional practical training?

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a period during which undergraduate and graduate students with F-1 status who have completed or have been pursuing their degrees for one academic year are permitted by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to work for one year on a student visa to gain practical experience in their field of study.

Who is required to file opt optional practical training?

Students who are in F-1 status and have completed or have been pursuing their degrees for one academic year are required to file for Optional Practical Training (OPT) if they wish to work in the United States.

How to fill out opt optional practical training?

To fill out OPT, students must submit Form I-765 to USCIS along with the required supporting documents, including proof of eligibility and payment of the application fee.

What is the purpose of opt optional practical training?

The purpose of Optional Practical Training (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 opt optional practical training?

Students must report their employment information, address changes, and any changes in their immigration status while on Optional Practical Training (OPT).