OPT For International Students - OPTnation

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Overview
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
FOR
International Students
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AGENDA

• What is OPT?
• OPT Types.
• USCIS OPT Processing Time.
• What Work Privileges are Available on OPT?
• Who is Eligible for OPT?
• How to Apply?

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What Is OPT?

• Optional Practical Training (OPT) Refers to
  Impermanent Employment Relating to Your Field of
  Study.
• Generally You Get 12 Months of Employment on
  Basis of EAD(Employment Authorization Document).

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What Work Privileges Are Available On OPT?

• One Can OPT for Pre-completion OPT That Is F1
  Visa Candidate Can Work While Still in College.
• The Most Obvious Benefit Is Post Completion OPT
  That International Student Can Work Full Time for
  12 Months Post Completion of Academics.
• You Can Apply for a New OPT Period for Each New
  Degree Level You Complete.

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Types Of OPT

• Pre-Completion OPT
• Post-Completion OPT

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• Pre-Completion OPT
• This option is available to you only when you
  have completed one full academic year at any U.S.
  college or university.
• You have to work up to 20 hours per week when
  school is in session or full time when it is not.

• Post-completion OPT
• You can consider applying for this option only
  after completing your studies.
• Those who are approved for post-completion OPT
  can work either part-time or full-time.

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USCIS OPT Processing Time

• From point of approval, USCIS says it can take 30
  days beyond to receive your EAD card
• Most cards arrive within 7-10 days
  after approval.
• In total, it is likely for your OPT application
  to take 90-120 days.

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Who is Eligible for OPT?

• One Has to Be Enrolled in a Us-accredited
  Educational Institution for at Least One Year.
• Should Be Physically Present in the United
  States.
• Maintain Valid F-1 Status at the Time of
  Application.
• Intend to Work or Volunteer in a Professional
  Development Opportunity Directly Related to the
  Major Field Of study.

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How To Apply?

• Request That Your Designated School Official
  (DSO) At Your Academic Institution Recommend The
  OPT.
• Your DSO Will Make The Guidance By Endorsing Your
  Form I-20, Certification Of Eligibility For
  Nonimmigrant Student Status, And Making The
  Appropriate Notation In The Student And Exchange
  Visitor Information System (SEVIS).
• Properly File Form I-765, Application For
  Employment Authorization With USCIS, Accompanied
  By The Required Fee And The Supporting
  Documentation As Described In The Form.

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