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How to fill out f-1 post-completion optional practical

1. Obtain a job offer in your field of study.
2. Schedule an appointment with your Designated School Official (DSO) to discuss your eligibility for post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT).
3. Complete form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, and submit it to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) along with the required supporting documents.
4. Wait for your Employment Authorization Document (EAD) to be approved and issued by USCIS.
5. Begin your optional practical training within 60 days of completing your academic program.

Who needs f-1 post-completion optional practical?

1. International students in the U.S. on an F-1 visa who have completed their academic program and wish to gain practical work experience in their field of study.

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What is f-1 post-completion optional practical?

Post-completion optional practical training (OPT) is a period during which undergraduate and graduate students with F-1 visa status who have completed or have been pursuing their degrees for more than nine months are permitted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to work for at most 12 months in positions directly related to their fields of study.

Who is required to file f-1 post-completion optional practical?

F-1 students who have completed their academic program or who have been pursuing it for more than nine months are required to file for post-completion OPT if they wish to work in the U.S. in a position related to their field of study.

How to fill out f-1 post-completion optional practical?

To apply for post-completion OPT, F-1 students must request a recommendation from their designated school official (DSO), submit Form I-765 to USCIS, pay the required fee, and provide supporting documentation.

What is the purpose of f-1 post-completion optional practical?

The purpose of post-completion OPT is to provide F-1 students with an opportunity to gain practical work experience in their field of study and apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired during their academic program.

What information must be reported on f-1 post-completion optional practical?

F-1 students must report their employment status, employer's name and address, job title, start and end dates of employment, and any changes to their employment status to their DSO while on post-completion OPT.