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This form is used by international students to request permission for Optional Practical Training (OPT), an employment authorization related to their field of study. The form requires completion by

How to fill out opt recommendation form

How to fill out OPT Recommendation Form

1. Obtain the OPT Recommendation Form from your school's international office or website.
2. Fill out your personal information including your name, student ID number, and contact details.
3. Provide details of your program of study, including your degree level and major.
4. Indicate the proposed start and end dates for your OPT.
5. List any previous employment authorization you've received, if applicable.
6. Get the required signatures from your academic advisor or designated school official (DSO).
7. Submit the completed form to the appropriate office in your school.

Who needs OPT Recommendation Form?

1. International students who are on an F-1 visa and wish to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT).
2. Students who have completed their degree or are about to complete it and want to work in their field of study in the U.S.

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How much time can I be unemployed during my 12 months of OPT and still maintain my F-1 and OPT status?

Students on OPT can be unemployed for up to 90 days of their 12 month OPT period. This unemployment "clock" does not begin until your OPT begins (the start date listed on your EAD card). Students will still accrue unemployment days even if they exit the United States.

What is the new rule for OPT?

The new rule allows STEM OPT students a maximum of 150 days of unemployment during their entire post-completion OPT period – 90 days for the initial 12-month grant and an additional 60 days once granted a STEM extension.

How long can I be out of the US while on OPT?

Traveling while on OPT or OPT STEM Extension The student must not have exceeded the maximum OPT unemployment or OPT STEM Extension unemployment time and must not have been absent from the US for more than 5 months. Please also review all general travel and re-entry information on the main Travel and Re-Entry page.

What form do I need to apply for OPT?

You can work on CPT either full-time or part-time. CPT requires a signed cooperative agreement or a letter from your employer. If you have 12 months or more of full-time CPT, you are ineligible for OPT, but part-time CPT is fine and will not stop you from doing OPT.

What is form I-20 recommendation?

A student may not request a start date that is more than 60 days after the student's program end date. A student must complete all practical training within a 14-month period following the completion of study.

What is the 90 days rule for OPT?

Students on post-completion OPT may have up to 90 days of unemployment. The 90 days start counting from your approved OPT/EAD start date (not the recommended start date nor the program end date on your I-20) and are cumulative. If you accumulate 90 days or more of unemployment, you are in violation of your F-1 status.

What is the 14 month rule for OPT?

File Form I-765 up to 90 days before, but no later than 60 days after, your program end date. You must file your Form I-765 within 30 days of the date that your DSO enters the recommendation for OPT into your SEVIS record.

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What is OPT Recommendation Form?

The OPT Recommendation Form is a document used by designated school officials (DSOs) to recommend a student's application for Optional Practical Training (OPT), allowing them to gain work experience in their field of study.

Who is required to file OPT Recommendation Form?

Students who are in F-1 status and wish to apply for OPT must have their DSO complete and file the OPT Recommendation Form as part of their application process.

How to fill out OPT Recommendation Form?

To fill out the OPT Recommendation Form, students need to provide their personal details, including name, SEVIS ID, program of study, and requested OPT dates. The DSO will complete the institution's section and recommend the OPT.

What is the purpose of OPT Recommendation Form?

The purpose of the OPT Recommendation Form is to verify the student's eligibility for OPT and to inform U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of the student's intention to participate in practical training.

What information must be reported on OPT Recommendation Form?

The OPT Recommendation Form must include the student's name, SEVIS ID, program of study, degree level, start and end dates for the requested OPT, and the DSO's recommendation along with their signature.