Transcript of OPT Workshop
- 1. UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNEOffice of International Student
ServicesPost-Completion Optional PracticalTraining (OPT)
Workshop
- 2. What is OPT OPT EligibilityTopics OPT Application Procedure
OPT Application Timeline How to apply for OPT Step 1 How to apply
for OPT Step 2- The big 7 Mailing instructions After completing OPT
Important Information Career resources Tell us about the
workshop
- 3. Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT)
isemployment authorization granted by the U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services (USCIS) for F-1students to gain practical
experience in their field ofstudy upon completion of their degree
program. You are eligible for 12 months of OPT authorizationupon
completion of each higher degree level. You do not require an
employment offer to apply forOPT.What is OPT
- 4. OPT EligibilityTo be eligible for OPT, you must: Be in
lawful full-time F-1 status for full academic year Be in good
academic standing with the university Have a valid passport Have
not had more than 12-months of full-time CPT Have not previously
had 12 months of post-completion OPT for thesame level of degree.
Must be physically present in the U.S., in F-1 status, to apply
toUSCIS NOTE: Part-time CPT does not affect OPT eligibility.
- 5. OPT Application Timeline You can apply for OPT as early as
90 daysbefore your degree completion date. The recommended deadline
to submit yourOPT application to OISS is no later than 3weeks
before your degree completion date. USCIS takes approximately 3
months toapprove your OPT application. USCIS will accept
applications up to 60 daysafter your degree completion date, but
you maynot receive the full 12 months of OPT.
- 6. OPT Application Timeline
- 7. OPT Application Procedure1. Attend OPT Workshop2. Start the
application process Fill in OPT request form Obtain Academic
Advisor Letter3. Assemble Documents4. Appointment with OISS Advisor
Bring ALL required documents, photos & check5. Mail Application
Get Receipt Notice Track Status6. Report to OISS EAD Submit
photocopy Address Report any changes Employer Report contact
information Unemployment Report dates
- 8. OPT Start and End DatesAs part of the OPT application, USCIS
allows youto choose your OPT start date.You can choose for your OPT
to begin as early as 1day after your degree completion date or as
late as60 days after.NOTE: Doctorate and Masters students may
choosetheir or the actual term or semester end date as theirdegree
completion date.
- 9. Term /SemesterOPT DATESProgram EndDatesOPT StartDates:To
this date.(59th day)Fall Term 2014 11/2/2014 11/2/2014
12/31/2014Fall Semester/Mini12/14/2014 12/14/2014 02/11/2015Fall
2014Winter Term201503/15/2015 03/15/2015 05/12/2015Spring
Term/Semester 201505/31/2015 05/31/2014 07/28/2015Summer
Term201508/16/2015 08/162015 10/14/2015
- 10. How to apply for OPTStep 11) Fill out the OPT request
form2) Obtain a signed letter from your academic advisor3) Submit
both documents to OISS office . Allow 3days for OPT I-20 to
generated. A confirmationemail will be sent.
- 11. 1950 Third StreetLa Verne, CA 91750909.593-3511. Ext.
4331Fax: 909.392.0713www.laverne.eduOISS POST-COMPLETIONOPTIONAL
PRACTICAL TRAINING (OPT) FORMLast Name:___________________________
First Name: _________________________________Student ID
#_______________ SEVIS ID#________________ Phone #
________________________La Verne Email:___________________________
Personal Email: ____________________________Current Address:
___________________________________________________________________Major:
________________________________ Degree:
___________________________________Expected program completion
date: ___________________________________________________OPT Start
Date _____________ OPT End Date _______________How will your
planned employment be related to your coursework:I understand as a
student on an F1 visa, I will continue to notify OISS of any
changes in my addresswithin 10 days of my
move._____________________________________
__________________________Student Signature Date*Submit this form
along with a letter from your academic advisor indicating you are
expected tocomplete your program in good academic standing in the
current term or semester.OPTREQUEST FORM
- 12. 1950 Third StreetLa Verne, CA 91750909.593-3511. Ext.
4331Fax: 909.392.0713www.laverne.eduOISS POST-COMPLETIONOPTIONAL
PRACTICAL TRAINING (OPT) FORMLast Name:___________________________
First Name: _________________________________Student ID
#_______________ SEVIS ID#________________ Phone #
________________________La Verne Email:___________________________
Personal Email: ____________________________Current Address:
___________________________________________________________________Major:
________________________________ Degree:
___________________________________Expected program completion
date: ___________________________________________________OPT Start
Date _____________ OPT End Date _______________How will your
planned employment be related to your coursework:I understand as a
student on an F1 visa, I will continue to notify OISS of any
changes in my addresswithin 10 days of my
move._____________________________________
__________________________Student Signature Date*Submit this form
along with a letter from your academic advisor indicating you are
expected tocomplete your program in good academic standing in the
current term or semester.OPTREQUEST FORM
- 13. How to apply for OPT --- Step 21. 2 - U.S. style passport
photos (place a piece of tape on the back& with pencil, write
your name and I-94 # on top of the tapelightly)2. $380.00 check or
money order (made payable to U.S.Department of Homeland Security.
In the memo section writeFor F1 OPT (SEVIS #))3. G-1145
(complete)4. I-765 Form (completed and sign without touching the
lines)5. Copy of current I-20 with OPT request on the third page
(providecopies of all CPT I-20s and previous EAD Cards)6. One copy
of passport ID page7. One copy of I-94 card (front and back sides)
or of the I-94 printoutThe BIG 7
- 14. 2 Passport PhotosLocal Photo StudioClaremont Photo241
Harvard AveClaremont, CA 91711(909)625-4342Reminders:- Do not wear
white or light colors- Keep your hair out of your face
- 15. $380.00 Application FeeJosie Bruin417 Bruin Walk Way #1Los
Angeles, CA 90095Pay to the order of: U.S Department of Homeland
Security$380.00Three Hundred Eighty and 00/100DollarsFor F1 OPT
(N000123456) JosieBruin
- 16. FormG-1145Sanchez Araceliasanchez@laverne.edu (909)
448-4337
- 17. I-765 Form
- 18. I-765 Formcont.
- 19. I-765 Form cont.Please make sure yourmailing address is
validfor at least 4 months fromyour OPT applicationsubmissiondate .
This addressMUST be in the state ofCA, and may not be aP.O. Box
address.Enter your I-94 numberhere. Refer to the sample I-94 card
in the next slidec/o OISS 1950 Third St. ULVLa Verne CA 91750Los
Angeles United States12/31/1989127843695SANCHEZ ARACELIUnited
StatesCA
- 20. 01/01/2014Los Angeles, CA (LAX)F-1 Student3I-765 Form
cont.Where can I find this info?Please refer to I-94c BStudentDo
not completethis section
- 21. I-765 Form cont.Araceli 909-448-4337 01/01/2014Between
Lines
- 22. I-94 Card SampleI-94 card numberPlace of last entry into
theU.S.Date of last entry into theU.S.
- 23. I-20 Sample
- 24. Passport ID Pages
- 25. Mailing InstructionsExpress Mail AddressUSCISAttn: AOS1820
E. SkyharborCircle SSuite 100Phoenix, AZ 85034U.S. Postal
ServiceAddress:USCISP.O. Box 21281Phoenix, AZ 85036
- 26. After completing OPT application You will receive a receipt
from the USCIS for the check yousubmitted. This receipt will state
your application numberwhich you can use to track the status of
your application onlineat:https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/Dashboard.do
You will receive a Notice of Action receipt with the decision
fromthe USCIS about one month later. If approved, you should
receive your Employment AuthorizationDocument (EAD) card within 2
weeks. This card will state yourrequested OPT start and end dates.
If not approved, you will receive a notice stating why
yourapplication was denied. This process can take 2 to 3 months.
Upon receiving your EAD Card, please submit a copy of thefront and
back of the card to OISS.
- 27. Notice of Action Receipt
- 28. EAD CARD
- 29. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Sending Packet Copy packet & send
within 15 days of the OPT I-20 issue date Send to correct mailing
address (determined by USPS or Express mailingoptions) Vacation
/Travelling No traveling during application process Signature on
I-20 is only valid for 6 months OPT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Start
Date / Having EAD Card Begin to update job info on start date
(Unemployed / Employment Info) Cannot begin to work until you have
both the EAD Card and the start date OISS needs a copy of
front/back of EAD Card Unemployment 90 days allowed during the OPT
period (one year) If 90 days of unemployment is reached, student
cannot complete the restof OPT period
- 30. Career Services Recommended Job & InternshipResources
*CareerLink: laverne.edu/careers Where La Verne students and alumni
connect with employers, job postings,internships and volunteer
opportunities. Register using your @laverne.eduemail only!
*On-Campus Student Employment:
laverne.edu/financial-aid/student-employment Federal Work-Study Job
Board and Non-Federal Work-Study Job Board *Internship
Opportunities: www.internships.com Internships are the best way to
gain hands-on experience and professionalcontacts in your field of
interest. *Salary Information: www.salary.com Find salary
information for various job titles across the globe.
- 31. Was this presentation helpful?a. Yes b. No Do you feel you
have all the information you need to apply for OPT?a. Yes b. No
Explanation Do you understand the application process?a. Yes b. No
Explanation What part of the the application process might be
confusing to you?ExplanationQuestionnaire