Do You Have Your New OPT I-20 From ISSO? Please do NOT proceed with filing your OPT application before you obtain an Optional Practical Training (OPT) recommended I-20 from the International Students ...

Reminder: OPT I-20 Required; Do not submit your OPT application to USCIS without first obtaining an OPT recommendation I-20 from the DSO. Disclaimer: The CGE provides general guidance on your OPT/STEM ...

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced today the expansion of premium processing for certain F-1 students seeking Optional Practical Training (OPT) and F-1 students seeking science, ...

International graduates in the US can file for Adjustment of Status (I-485) while on OPT, without automatically losing F-1 status. However, filing signals immigrant intent, impacting travel and work.

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is temporary employment authorization for international students in F-1 status, that allows you to have a job, internship, or volunteer work that directly relates to ...

Many different types of employment are allowed while on the OPT STEM extension but there may be some types of employment that do not meet the USCIS guidelines. Unpaid or volunteer work is not allowed ...

The STEM OPT Extension helps SCU's international alumni enhance their education through practical training and hands-on experience. SCU alumni with degrees in the STEM fields (Science, Technology, ...

As more international graduates in the US explore staying through employer sponsorship or family-based immigration, a common question arises: can you file Form I-485, the Adjustment of Status ...

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is an authorization to work in off-campus employment or internships for F-1 students in their major or field of study. Off-campus work is only allowed under certain ...