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1600 Holloway Avenue San Francisco, CA 941324167 Tel: 415/3381293 Fax: 415/3386234 Email: oil SFSU.edu http://oip.sfsu.edu Office of International Programs OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING (OPT) AUTHORIZATION

How to fill out optional practical training authorization

How to fill out optional practical training authorization:

1. Start by downloading the optional practical training authorization form from the official website of the relevant immigration authority.
2. Carefully read and understand the instructions provided on the form. Make sure you have all the required documents and information before you begin filling it out.
3. Begin by entering your personal details accurately, including your full name, date of birth, and contact information.
4. Provide information about your current academic institution, including the name of the institution, your degree program, and the dates of your enrollment.
5. Indicate the type of practical training authorization you are applying for, whether it is pre-completion or post-completion optional practical training.
6. Fill in the requested information about the employer or the organization where you intend to work during your practical training. This includes the employer's name, address, and contact information.
7. Specify the dates for the proposed practical training period, ensuring that it aligns with the academic calendar and any applicable regulations.
8. If your practical training is related to your field of study, provide a detailed explanation of how it is directly related to your program of study and how it will enhance your academic and career goals.
9. Sign the form and date it. Make sure to review all the information you have entered to ensure its accuracy and completeness.
10. Submit the completed form along with any necessary supporting documents, such as a copy of your passport, I-20, or other relevant immigration documents.

Who needs optional practical training authorization:

1. International students studying in the United States on an F-1 visa who wish to gain practical work experience related to their field of study while still enrolled or after the completion of their degree program.
2. Those who want to extend their stay in the United States after completing their academic program and engage in practical training in their field of study.
3. Students who have completed their degree program and have not used their full 12 or 36 months of practical training authorization may also need to apply for optional practical training authorization to continue working in the United States.

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What is optional practical training authorization?

Optional Practical Training (OPT) authorization is a period of temporary employment in the United States for international students with an F-1 visa.

Who is required to file optional practical training authorization?

International students on an F-1 visa who wish to work in the U.S. after completing their academic program are required to file for OPT authorization.

How to fill out optional practical training authorization?

To fill out OPT authorization, students must complete Form I-765, submit required documents, and follow the guidelines set by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

What is the purpose of optional practical training authorization?

The purpose of OPT authorization is to provide international students with practical work experience related to their field of study in the U.S.

What information must be reported on optional practical training authorization?

Information such as personal details, academic program completion date, proposed employment start date, and employer details must be reported on OPT authorization.