Optional Practical Training

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Optional_Practical_Training
GPTKB entity
Statements (29)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf employment authorization program
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:OPT
gptkbp:administeredBy gptkb:U.S._Citizenship_and_Immigration_Services
gptkbp:application gptkb:Form_I-765
gptkbp:appliesTo gptkb:F-1_visa_holders
gptkbp:canBeUsedOncePerEducationLevel true
gptkbp:cause gptkb:H-1B_visa
permanent residency
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:duration 12 months
gptkbp:eligibility students in valid F-1 status
gptkbp:employmentAuthorizationDocument gptkb:EAD_card
gptkbp:extensionAvailable gptkb:STEM_OPT_extension
gptkbp:gracePeriodAfterCompletion 60 days
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Optional Practical Training
gptkbp:postCompletionOPT allowed
gptkbp:preCompletionOPT allowed
gptkbp:purpose temporary employment related to field of study
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Curricular_Practical_Training
gptkb:F-1_visa
STEM fields
gptkbp:requiresApproval gptkb:USCIS
gptkbp:requiresEmployerE-VerifyForSTEM true
gptkbp:requiresJobOfferForSTEMExtension true
gptkbp:STEM_OPT_extension_duration 24 months
gptkbp:unemploymentLimit 90 days
gptkbp:unemploymentLimitSTEM 150 days
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:F-1
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5