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Are you currently studying or planning to work in the USA? Read this blog on OPT(Optional Practical Training), and understand how you can work in the USA.
OPT means Optional Practical Training. It is temporary employment that allows international students to work in the USA and is directly related to your F-1 major area of study. This certainly helps you get practical life experience. Once your details are verified and eligibility criteria are met, you can easily obtain OPT employment authorization for up to 12 months. Also, students pursuing STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) subjects can extend this further for 24 months. Generally, students need OPT once they graduate, but you can apply for it even when you are studying!
However, in pre-completion OPT, the duration will be deducted from the overall period.
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Under the following conditions, a student is eligible for OPT:
It is mandatory that whatever OPT you are willing to apply for should be directly related to your major area of study.
Now, let's look at the types of OPT:
Generally, these two are the most important, but the following two can be considered:
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The OPT application process is technical. While applying, it is important to keep all the deadlines in mind. Ask the international student center if you need any clarification. If you skip any steps, your chances of finding work in the United States may suffer.
So, keep the following steps in mind:
Before applying for any OPT, be it pre or post-completion, you must be enrolled in school in the US for at least 9 months.
For post-completion OPT, you can apply 90 days before your graduation and a maximum of 60 days after graduation. You can select your preferred date for your employment on the application itself.
Also, as discussed earlier, you need to get your Employment Authorization Document (EAD) from USCIS. USCIS might take some time to process your application, so you should apply for OPT as soon as possible for the smooth functioning of your job process.
You cannot start to work before you have received your employment.
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It is advisable to consult your international student advisor while filling out the steps for the application form.
However, below are some basic steps that might help you out:
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