Optional Practical Training (OPT) is an opportunity for F-1 students to gain practical experience working off-campus in a job directly related to their major field of study. It is recommended in SEVIS ...

Warning: Do not file for OPT without requesting and receiving an I-20 recommending an extension of your Optional Practical Training work authorization. See instructions under OPT STEM Extension ...

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is an employment option available to students in F-1 status to gain practical experience in their major field(s) of study. The USCIS website has detailed information ...

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Optional Practical Training (OPT) is an authorization to work in off-campus employment or internships for F-1 students in their major or field of study. Off-campus work is only allowed under certain ...

Follow the steps below for guidance on how to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT). Reminder: Do not submit your OPT application to USCIS until you have received your Form I-20 with your OPT ...

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is temporary employment authorization for practical training directly related to a student’s major field of study. Standard OPT is available for a cumulative maximum ...

No Gaps In Your Coverage Allowed In order to enroll for coverage during your OPT (Optional Practical Training), you must have been enrolled in it for at least the last month of the student coverage.

To maintain your F-1 status while on a 24-Month OPT STEM Extension, you must satisfy a number of requirements.

Before you apply, you are required to watch our OPT Workshop and read the below webpage in full. Optional Practical Training (OPT) is an opportunity for F-1 students to engage in off-campus training ...

Students are no longer required to complete the Post-Completion OPT Canvas course. Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) is defined in the F-1 regulations as “temporary employment ...