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Optional Practical Training (OPT) for F-1 Students
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Optional Practical Training (OPT) for F-1 Students
What Is It?
Employment authorization for F-1 students who have completed all course work for their academic program.
Employment must be related to student’s field of study and can be paid or unpaid.
Typically issued for internships or short-term employment opportunities.
Authorized by Brooklyn College International Student and Scholar Services Office.
Duration of Employment
Typically, 12 months of employment are granted.
Designated STEM majors working for eligible employers many extend (see
STEM Extension Optical Practical Training (OPT) for F-1 students
).
Full-time employment is allowed.
Processing Time
One business day upon receipt of a complete OPT application.
USCIS processing can take up to three months.
Student’s Role
Verify eligibility for OPT.
Submit complete and timely OPT application to USCIS in order to obtain approval prior to beginning employment.
Report employment to the International Student and Scholar Services Office
via e-mail
.
Ensure work is related to field of study.
Proof of Authorization
Employment Authorization Document (EAD card/Form 1-766) indicating start and end dates of work authorization.
Student must have EAD card in order to begin work.
Employer’s Role
Request a copy of the EAD from the student for I-9 purposes.
There is no cost to the employer, and the OPT application is entirely the responsibility of the student.
Students can be approved for OPT without an offer of employment.
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