What is OPT?
OPT is training that is directly related to an F-1 student’s major area of
study. It is intended to provide a student with practical experience in his or
her field of study during or upon completion of a degree program.
Who is eligible for OPT?
An F-1 student who has attended an SEVP-certified college, university,
conservatory, or seminary on a full-time basis for at least one academic
year may be authorized for up to 12 months of OPT per education level.
However, F-1 students who have one year or more of full-time curricular
practical training are not eligible for OPT for that degree.
Pre-completion OPT
Pre-completion OPT is OPT authorized to be engaged in before the
student’s program end date. Students with approved pre-completion OPT
may work up to 20 hours per week while school is in session. Students
who are eligible to register for the next term and who plan to do so may
have approval to work full time when school is not in session.
Post-completion OPT .
Post-completion OPT is OPT authorized to be engaged in after the
student’s program end date.
What is the deadline for applying for post-completion OPT?
An F-1 student may apply for post-completion OPT up to 90 days before
the student’s program end date and up to 60 days after his or her program
end date. The application must be properly filed with the correct USCIS
Service Center. In addition, the application must be properly filed within 30
days of the date the student’s DSO recommends OPT in SEVIS.
What is the earliest a student can apply for pre-completion OPT?
A student may file for OPT up to 90 days before he or she completes a full
academic year. If the student has already completed a full academic year,
he or she may apply for OPT up to 90 days in advance of the requested
employment start date.
Grace period
The 60-day period of time given to an F-1 student after the completion of a
course of study or an authorized period of post-completion OPT, allowing
the student time to prepare for departure from the United States, apply for
a transfer to another SEVP-certified school, request a change of education
level at the current school or take steps to otherwise maintain legal status.
OPT Time Extension for STEM Degree Students
F-1 students who receive science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degrees included on the STEM Designated Degree Program List, are employed by employers enrolled in and maintain good standing with E-Verify, and who have received an initial grant of post-completion OPT employment authorization related to such a degree, may apply on or after May 10, 2016, for a 24-month extension of such authorization. F-1 students may obtain additional information about STEM OPT extensions on our Optional Practical Training Extension for STEM Students (STEM OPT) page or the STEM OPT Hub.
参考链接:
https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/temporary-workers/h-1b-specialty-occupations-and-fashion-models/extension-post-completion-optional-practical-training-opt-and-f-1-status-eligible-students-under-h-1b-cap-gap-regulations
Updated Information on Extension of STEM OPT
https://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/opt_policy_guidance_042010.pdf
OPT Policy Guidance
https://www.uscis.gov/eir/visa-guide/f-1-opt-optional-practical-training/understanding-f-1-opt-requirements
F-1 OPT requirements
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