You are eligible for 12 months OPT per education level. You will not be eligible to apply for OPT if you are outside of the U.S. For example, if you complete a Phd, then use OPT, and then complete a Master's-level program, you will not be eligible for OPT for the Master's level. You must not have used OPT at a higher degree level. GSAL, NDVS, IBEP, and other short-term programs) are not eligible for OPT. You must be in a degree program to be eligible. USCIS is allowed up to 90 days to process your application once it is received it will take additional time for USCIS to receive your document, receipt it, and mail it back to you. The application is approved by United States Citizenship & Immigration Service (USCIS), but OPT must first be recommended by OIA.Ĭurrently, the approval process for USCIS takes between 3-5 months. You may not pursue a new course of full-time study while on OPT. You do not need a job offer to apply for OPT. OPT Quick Facts:ĭetails about all of these facts can be found on the page below: Students in non-degree programs are not eligible for any kind of off campus work authorization. F-1 students are eligible for a total of 12 months of OPT per educational degree level (e.g. OPT is temporary employment authorization for F-1 students in degree programs to gain experience in jobs directly related to their major area of study.
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