On April 12, 2021, USCIS announced that F-1 students seeking permission for Optional Practical Training (OPT) or OPT STEM Extension can now file Form I-765 online. We are optimistic about this change, but we are …
Optional Practical Training
F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT)
OPT is a type of off-campus employment authorization to pursue an opportunity directly related to your declared major(s). Course enrollment is not required for OPT. There are four types of OPT, all of which are described below. ISS has produced an OPT workshop for pre- and post-completion OPT applicants to complete prior to receiving the…