Optional Training Program (OPT) Overview

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Optional Training Program (OPT)
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What is OPT?
It is a training program that temporarily allows
International Students with an F1 visa in the USA
to work for 12 months. After 12 you can extend
the visa for 24 months if your course is in STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering,
Mathematics). You have to apply for OPT once for
each degree level.
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Types of OPT

• Pre-completion OPT Before Graduation
• Post-completion OPT After Graduation
• 24-month STEM extension After initial OPT for
  STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering,
  Mathematics).

It's crucial to know and understand the
difference.
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Eligibility
F1 Students (Students on an educational visas in
the USA). Students enrolled for full-time
education for at least one year. After completing
the course study (post-completion OPT). Those who
have not used the 12 months or more full-time
Curricular Practical Training (CPT).
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Types of Employment Allowed
Paid Employment. Unpaid Employment (volunteers,
unpaid internship).
Note OPT employment must be in a job that is
related to your academics.
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When to Apply?
Did you know?
Not 90 days before the completion of the
program. Not 60 days after the end of the program.
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Program End date for OPT?

• Two Options
• Thesis.
• End of Last Semester of academic studies.

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List of Documents required for OPT

• OPT Recommendation Form.
• Form I-765.
• Form G-1145.
• 2 Passport Size Photographs.
• Copies of Passport Bio Page.
• Copies of F1 visa stamp and I-94 card/record.
• Copies of all the previous I-20 forms till now.
• Copies of the new I-20 form with OPT
  recommendation.

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Cont...

• Cheque or money order for 410 payable to U.S
  Department of Homeland Security.
• Credit Card Payment Form G-1450.
• Copies of previous EADs.
• FGUC Academic Advisor Letter of Recommendation
  for OPT.
• Personal Letter of OPT application.
• Copies of Degrees and Official Transcripts (for
  STEM applicants only).

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Jobs Provided To

• OPT/CPT candidates.
• STEM OPT/CPT candidates.
• H1b visa seekers.

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