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United States - Apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) Work Permit

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Apply Online:

  1. To Apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) Work Permit, the applicant has to make the application online via link
  2. If the applicant is an existing user, they can log in directly using their “Email” and “Password”.
  3. If the applicant is a new user, they have to register first by clicking on the “Create an account” option.
  4. The applicant has to provide their email address when they create an account.
  5. While registering, the applicant has to provide all necessary information in the application form and finally click on the “Sign Up” button.
  6. Once the registration is successful, the applicant can log in with their “Email” and “Password”.
  7. After logging in, the applicant has to choose the service of “Replace green card” from the option list.
  8. The Applicant must provide all information necessary for the application procedure online.
  9. The Fee for this procedure can be paid online.
  10. The fee for this procedure is mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
  11. USCIS may require that the applicant has to appear for an interview or provide fingerprints, a photograph, and/or signature at any time to verify the identity and other information.
  12. The applicant gets the appointment slot date and time from the officer through call or mail.
  13. The applicant has to visit for the biometric purpose.
  14. Once the verification process gets completed, the applicant will get the notification through mail.
  15. Also, the applicant will get the certificate through mail.
  16. The processing time for this procedure is up to 5 – 6 weeks.


Apply by mail

  1. To Apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) Work Permit, the applicant has to use the approach the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Department of Homeland Security link
    NOTE: Enter the ZIP code and click the “Search” button.
  2. The applicant has to download the application form from the following link
  3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
  4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
  5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
  6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned office mailing address.
  7. The mailing address is mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
  8. The fee for this procedure is mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
  9. USCIS may require that the applicant has to appear for an interview or provide fingerprints, a photograph, and/or signature at any time to verify the identity and other information.
  10. The applicant gets the appointment slot date and time from the officer through call or mail.
  11. The applicant has to visit for the biometric purpose.
  12. Once the verification process gets completed, the applicant will get the notification through mail.
  13. Also, the applicant will get the certificate through mail.
  14. The processing time for this procedure is up to 5 - 6 weeks.


Apply In-Person:

  1. To Apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) Work Permit, the applicant has to use the approach the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Department of Homeland Security link
    NOTE: Enter the ZIP code and click the “Search” button.
  2. The applicant has to download the application form from the following link
  3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
  4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
  5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
  6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
  7. The fee for this procedure is mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
  8. USCIS may require that the applicant has to appear for an interview or provide fingerprints, a photograph, and/or signature at any time to verify the identity and other information.
  9. The applicant gets the appointment slot date and time from the officer through call or mail.
  10. The applicant has to visit for the biometric purpose.
  11. Once the verification process gets completed, the applicant will get the notification through mail.
  12. Also, the applicant will get the certificate through mail.
  13. The processing time for this procedure is up to 5 - 6 weeks.


Status Check

  1. The Status of the application can be tracked by clicking the following Link
  2. If the applicant is an existing user, they can log in directly using their receipt number.
  3. If the applicant is a new user, they have to register first by clicking on the “Sign up” option.
  4. While registering, the applicant has to provide all necessary information in the application form and finally click on the “Sign up” button.
  5. Once the registration is successful, an applicant can track the application with their Receipt Number.
  6. After logging in, the applicant has to choose the service necessary for them.
  7. Applicants must provide all the information necessary for the application procedure online.
  8. Finally, the applicant has to click on the “check status” button.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Application form link
  • Copy of Social Security number (SSN) (Only if applicable)
  • Copy of ID Card (Only if applicable.)
  • Passport size photographs
  • For more details link



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Postal Service (USPS): USCIS
Attn: AOS
P.O. Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680

FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS
 Attn: AOS (Box 805887)
131 South Dearborn-3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517
Regional Office link

NOTE: Enter the ZIP code and click the “Search” button.



EligibilityEdit

  • F-1 student with a STEM degree from a school listed on the STEM Designated Degree Program List
  • Award holder in STEM degree



FeesEdit

  • The USCIS charges $410 for an OPT application.



ValidityEdit

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever



Documents to UseEdit

  • Application form link



Sample DocumentsEdit

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.



Processing TimeEdit

  • The processing time for this procedure is up to 5 - 6 weeks.



Related VideosEdit

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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InstructionsEdit

  • Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
  • Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
  • Complete instruction for applying for this form is given below the form page.



Required InformationEdit

  • Reason for Applying
  • Information about the Applicant
  • Applicant’s
  • Statement
  • Contact Information
  • Declaration
  • Certification
  • Signature
  • Interpreter’s
  • Contact Information
  • Certification
  • Signature
  • Preparer’s (if other than the Applicant)
  • Contact Information
  • Declaration
  • Signature
  • Additional Information



Need for the DocumentEdit

  • Optional Practical Training (OPT) is part-time work that is connected to an F-1 student's major field of study.
  • Eligible students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT employment authorization before (pre-completion) or after (post-completion) finishing their academic education (post-completion).
  • All pre-completion OPT periods, however, will be deducted from the possible post-completion OPT term.



Information which might helpEdit

  • For more information link



Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.



External LinksEdit



OthersEdit

More information which might help people.



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