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How to fill out optional practical training extension

How to fill out optional practical training extension

1. Obtain Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization.
2. Fill out Part 1 of the form with personal information.
3. Check Box c.(3) under Item Number 3 to indicate that you are applying for an extension of your optional practical training.
4. Provide information about your current employment and employer in Item Number 17.
5. Attach required supporting documents such as a copy of your previous employment authorization document and a new Form I-20 with a recommendation for your OPT extension from your designated school official.
6. Pay the filing fee and mail the complete application to the appropriate USCIS address.

Who needs optional practical training extension?

1. International students on an F-1 visa who have completed or are nearing the end of their initial period of optional practical training (OPT) and wish to continue working in the U.S. in their field of study.

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What is optional practical training extension?

Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension is a period of time during which international students with an F-1 visa are allowed to work in the United States in their field of study after completing their degree.

Who is required to file optional practical training extension?

International students on an F-1 visa who wish to work in the United States after completing their degree and have not yet used their full 12 months of initial OPT are required to file for an OPT extension.

How to fill out optional practical training extension?

To fill out an OPT extension, the student must complete Form I-765, pay the required fee, submit required documentation such as a new I-20 endorsed by their Designated School Official (DSO), and submit supporting documents to USCIS.

What is the purpose of optional practical training extension?

The purpose of OPT extension is to provide international students with practical work experience related to their field of study in the United States after completing their degree.

What information must be reported on optional practical training extension?

The OPT extension application must include personal information, school information, employment information, and a detailed explanation of how the proposed employment is related to the student's field of study.