Optional Practical Training – 应用ing Online
Please review the OPT eligibility and information at the ISS Employment Information page.
重要的是: Applicants will need a new I-20 recommending OPT from International Student Services. Please email iss@ivantseng.com for an I-20 and include the start and end dates that you hope to work during OPT. The chart with dates is below. OPT applications must be received by USCIS within 30 days of the date that International Student Services prepares and signs the OPT I-20. If your application is filed with USCIS after 30 days of the OPT I-20 issuance date, your application will be 否认.
F-1 students may request Post-Completion OPT to obtain work in their field of study 一次 per educational level (associate's, bachelor's, master's, doctorate).
- 去 USCIS Account page
- Create an account with your personal (not OPE电子竞技官网 email account), and follow the instructions for setting up a password.
- Once you have created an account and logged in, select “My USCIS”
- Select “Applicant” > File a form online > Look for the I-765 Employment Authorization application>choose the authorization you are applying for:
- Pre-completion OPT: (c)(3)(A)
- Post-completion OPT: (c)(3)(B)
- Fill out the form by following the prompts.
- You will be asked to upload documents. All documents must be in a certain format and no more than 6 MB per file: JPG, JEPG, PDF, TIF, OR TIFF (No PDFs for photos). Name documents with simple text and no special characters
- US passport-style photo (taken within the last six (6) months)
- The photo must be at least 600x600 pixels. The size must not be more than 6 MB.
- The file must be a JPG, JEPG, PDF, TIF, OR TIFF – NO PDFs.
- Photos must meet US photograph requirements, or they will be rejected and delay processing. See details at the Department of State Passport Photos website
- 副本 new OPT I-20 from ISS and past CPT I-20s only for post-completion applications.
- Copy of current I-94 printout (if you have a paper I-94 card, include front & 回来)
- Copy of passport (photocopy of photo page, renewal page if original has expired, and pages showing amendments such as name changes, 修正等.)
- If applicable, copy of any previously issued employment authorization documents (e.g. EAD卡)
- Proof of past and present enrollment. Upload your unofficial transcript available from your OPE电子竞技官网 Student Self Service portal.
- Pay the OPT filing fee (Double check the fee amount at http://www.美国入籍与移民服务局.gov / i - 765)
- Bank account and routing number
- Must be drawn at a financial institution that is physically located in the U.S.
- Credit or debit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover)
- Call your credit card company or bank to let them know this fee will be charged.
- Download a copy of the application for your reference. You cannot make any changes 一次 the application is submitted.
- A receipt number will show immediately upon filing, and a paper notice will also be mailed to you.
- Requests for Evidence, biometrics appointment info, 批准, denials will show in the "Documents" section.
- The G-1145 is not part of the online application; it is only available when mailing a paper application.
Dates Related to 应用ing for Post Completion OPT
季度 |
最后一天
类的 |
Post Completion OPT application dates.
早期应用! |
Email ISS for a new I-20 requesting OPT on page two. ISS needs the date you hope to start OPT. Pick a date within this range of dates. |
Your OPT will end no later than 14 months after the last day of classes. |
2023年冬 |
2024年2月27日 |
2023年11月29日
2024年4月27日 |
2月28日- 2024年
2024年4月27日 |
2025年4月27日 |
2023 - 2024年春天 |
2024年5月22日 |
2024年2月22日
2024年7月14日 |
2024年5月23日-
2024年7月24日 |
2025年7月22日 |
2024年夏天 |
2024年8月15日 |
2024年5月17日-
2024年10月14日 |
2024年8月16日
2024年10月14日 |
2025年10月15日 |