茄子视频

Before beginning the OPT application process:

• Attend an OPT workshop
• Review the OPT application process and requirements.
• Confirm with International Services whether an Extension of Stay (EOS) application is also required in your situation.
• Confirm with your academic department that you have completed all academic requirements for your degree.
• Obtain the required letter of completion or other academic completion documentation.
• Confirm that you have been enrolled at your current degree level for at least one full academic year.
• Review any previous use of OPT.
• Review any previous use of full-time CPT.
• Confirm your program completion date.

Submit the OPT DSO Endorsement Request through the .

• No earlier than 90 days before your program completion date
• At least 2 weeks before your applicable USCIS filing deadline

Required Documents:

• Requested OPT start and end dates
• Program Completion Letter
• Any additional documents requested by International Services

Important: Do not file Form I-765 with USCIS until your DSO has entered the OPT recommendation in SEVIS and issued your OPT-endorsed Form I-20.

You must have the newly endorsed Form I-20 before submitting your OPT application to USCIS.

If you are eligible for OPT, International Services will:

• Enter the OPT recommendation in SEVIS.
• Issue a new Form I-20 showing the OPT recommendation.
• Provide the OPT-endorsed Form I-20 to you.

Important Filing Deadline: Your OPT-endorsed Form I-20 has a 30-day filing period.

USCIS must receive your :

• Within 30 days of the date your DSO enters the OPT recommendation in SEVIS; and
• Within the applicable post-completion OPT filing deadline.

Applications submitted after either deadline will be denied.

After you receive your OPT-endorsed Form I-20, file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, with USCIS. If applicable, you may also need to file Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status.

To file online:

1. Go to and select 鈥�File a Form Online鈥�
2. Select 鈥�Form I-765 鈥� Application for Employment Authorization鈥�
3. Select eligibility category 鈥�(c)(3)(B) 鈥� Post-Completion OPT鈥�
4. Complete the application and upload the required evidence
5. Review your application, pay the filing fee and submit

Filing details on USCIS:

• : $520 (subject to change)
• is 4+ months
• Premium processing: available for an additional fee via
• Additional form, if applicable: Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status

Required Evidence:

Students must upload the following documents when submitting the I-765, Application for Employment Authorization to USCIS for post-completion OPT.

• : Your photo must meet USCIS standards
• Form I-94: /
• Passport: Provide your valid passport biographical page
• Employment Authorization Document: Provide any previously issued EAD cards (if any)
• Form I-20: OPT-endorsed Form I-20, signed by DSO within the last 30 days
• College Degree: Not required for post-completion OPT applications
• Institutional Accreditation: Not required for post-completion OPT applications
• Additional Information: Upload evidence of any previous CPT or OPT work authorizations.

USCIS may require an applicant to provide biometrics, such as fingerprints, a photograph, or a signature. USCIS may also require an interview or additional documentation.

To maintain valid F-1 status while on OPT, you must:

• Work at least 20 hours per week
• Ensure employment is directly related to your major
• Not exceed 90 days of unemployment throughout your OPT period
• Report changes (employment, address, visa status, etc.) within 10 days
• Maintain valid documentation (I-20, passport, EAD, I-94)

SEVIS will count each day without an active employer (Start Date鈥揈nd Date) as a day of unemployment. A student without employer information in SEVIS is considered unemployed and may fall out of status after 90 days of unemployment.

Once authorized for post-completion OPT, employment must be directly related to the student鈥檚 academic major. Students must work at least 20 hours per week in qualifying employment.

Unemployment Limit

• Students authorized for post-completion OPT may not accrue more than 90 days of unemployment during the OPT authorization period.
• A student without employer information reported in SEVIS may be considered unemployed.

Qualifying types of employment under post-completion OPT may include:

• Paid Employment: Employment with one employer for at least 20 hours per week.
• Employment with Multiple Employers: Combined positions must total at least 20 hours per week.
• Multiple Short-Term Positions: Combined positions must total at least 20 hours per week.
• Independent Contracting or Work for Hire: Contract-based employment.
• Self-Employment or Business Ownership: Appropriate business and active operations maintained.
• Employment Through a Staffing or Employment Agency: Employment averages at 20 hours per week.
• Qualifying Unpaid Internships or Volunteer Positions: Must comply with applicable labor laws and average at least 20 hours per week.

All employment must be directly related to your academic major.

Keep documentation showing your employment, including employer information, dates of employment, hours worked, and how the position relates to your degree.

Students must report applicable changes within 10 days. Reportable changes include:

New Employment

• Report via the

Changes to Current Employment

• Report via the

Leaving the U.S. and Discontinuing OPT

• Report via the
• Submit the Notification of Change in Visa or Enrollment Status request via the

Change of Visa Status (e.g., to H-1B)

• Report via the
• Submit the Notification of Change in Visa or Enrollment Status request via the

Transferring to a New SEVP-Certified School

• Submit a transfer-out request through the

U.S. Address

• Report via the
• Update in via