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International Services Office 19 Ruden Street LL Ph: 203.932.7475 Fax: 203.931.6054 iso@newhaven.eduPostCompletion Optional Practical Training Request FormAll students applying for OPT are required
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How to fill out optional practical training

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Obtain a completed Form I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization) from your designated school official.
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Submit Form I-765 along with all required supporting documentation to USCIS.
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Wait for USCIS to approve your OPT application.
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Once approved, receive your Employment Authorization Document (EAD) card.
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Begin working in your field of study for up to 12 months during or after completing your academic program.

Who needs optional practical training?

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International students in the United States on an F-1 visa who have completed at least one academic year of study are eligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).
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OPT is typically used by students to gain practical work experience in their field of study before returning to their home country or pursuing further education.
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Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a temporary employment authorization for F-1 international students in the U.S. that allows them to work in a field related to their major area of study.
F-1 international students who wish to work in the U.S. after completing their degree or while on a study program are required to file for optional practical training.
To fill out optional practical training, students must complete Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, and submit it along with required documents and fees to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
The purpose of optional practical training is to provide F-1 students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in their field of study, thereby enhancing their education and career prospects.
Students must report information such as their employment start and end dates, employer's name and address, and any changes in their employment status on their optional practical training application.
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