Optional Practical Training (OPT)

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Optional_Practical_Training_(OPT)
GPTKB entity
Statements (42)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:work_authorization_program
gptkbp:administeredBy gptkb:U.S._Citizenship_and_Immigration_Services
gptkbp:application gptkb:Form_I-765
gptkbp:applicationDeadline within 60 days after program end date
gptkbp:applicationTiming up to 90 days before program end date
gptkbp:appliesTo gptkb:F-1_visa_students
gptkbp:canApplyFromAbroad no
gptkbp:canBe before or after graduation
gptkbp:canBeSplit pre-completion and post-completion
gptkbp:canWorkMultipleEmployers yes
gptkbp:cause gptkb:H-1B_visa
gptkbp:compatibleWith J-1 visa holders
gptkbp:DSO_stands_for gptkb:Designated_School_Official
gptkbp:duration up to 12 months
gptkbp:EAD_stands_for gptkb:Employment_Authorization_Document
gptkbp:eligibility F-1 students who have completed at least one academic year
gptkbp:employerMustBeE-Verify yes (for STEM extension)
gptkbp:employerSponsorshipRequired no
gptkbp:extensionAvailable gptkb:STEM_OPT_extension
gptkbp:fareControl required
gptkbp:gracePeriodAfterOPT 60 days
gptkbp:maximumUnemploymentDays 90 days (post-completion OPT)
gptkbp:maximumUnemploymentDaysWithSTEM 150 days
gptkbp:mustBeRelatedTo student's major field of study
gptkbp:postCompletionOPT allowed
gptkbp:postCompletionOPT_employment full-time
gptkbp:preCompletionOPT allowed
gptkbp:preCompletionOPT_employment part-time or full-time
gptkbp:purpose gain practical experience in field of study
gptkbp:renewable no (except STEM extension)
gptkbp:requiresDSORecommendation yes
gptkbp:requiresEAD yes
gptkbp:requiresJobOfferForSTEMExtension yes
gptkbp:requiresSEVISUpdate yes
gptkbp:STEM_OPT_extension_duration 24 months
gptkbp:STEMFieldsEligible yes
gptkbp:totalPossibleDuration 36 months (with STEM extension)
gptkbp:travelRestrictions may apply during application
gptkbp:website https://www.uscis.gov/opt
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:F-1_student_visas
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Optional Practical Training (OPT)