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Pre-Completion OPT is rare, we will mainly focus on post-completion OPT.

OPT Start Date

Fall Graduates: earliest start date is December 24; latest start date is February 21.

Application Processing Times & Choosing OPT Start Date

I-Center = up to 2 weeks
USCIS = 3-6 months

Submit Online OPT Request

Online Recommendation Form

First get advisor's recommendation and then click submit.

File your OPT Application with USCIS

File your Online I-765

Complete All Required Sections

Upload Required Documents

CVS, Walgreens or target, they will take photos for you.

Once you submit, you will get a confirmation.

After Submisssion

After OPT Approval

Starting Your Employment in the USA