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Optional Practical Training (OPT) (PRE/Post) Reporting Form F1 students participating in PRE or postcompletion OPT must use this form to report changes to their personal or employment information

How to fill out optional practical training opt

How to fill out optional practical training opt

1. Find out if you are eligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT) by checking with your designated school official (DSO)
2. Complete Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website
3. Include the required supporting documents such as a copy of your form I-20, passport, visa, I-94 Arrival/Departure Record, and any previously issued Employment Authorization Documents (EADs)
4. Submit the completed application and supporting documents to the appropriate USCIS service center
5. Wait for approval from USCIS before starting your OPT

Who needs optional practical training opt?

1. F-1 students who have been enrolled full-time for at least one academic year and are in valid immigration status may need Optional Practical Training (OPT)
2. OPT allows eligible F-1 students to work in the U.S. for up to 12 months in a field related to their major area of study

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What is optional practical training opt?

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a temporary employment authorization for international students in the United States to gain practical work experience in their field of study.

Who is required to file optional practical training opt?

International students on an F-1 visa who have been enrolled in a degree program for at least one academic year are eligible to apply for OPT.

How to fill out optional practical training opt?

To apply for OPT, students must submit Form I-765, along with supporting documents, to US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

What is the purpose of optional practical training opt?

The purpose of OPT is to provide international students with an opportunity to gain practical work experience related to their field of study.

What information must be reported on optional practical training opt?

OPT application must include information such as personal details, academic history, proposed employment details, and a training plan.