ISSS is excited to announce the launch of the ISSS Post-Completion OPT Essentials Course. This course is accessible in Canvas and includes 5 short videos followed by 10 quiz questions. The course will ...

Post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) is defined in the F-1 regulations as “temporary employment authorization for practical training directly related to a student’s major field of study.” ...

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is intended to provide hands-on practical experience complementary to the academic program, 8 CFR 214.2(f)(10)(ii). Students on practical training are still ...

What is Post-Completion OPT? Are you eligible to apply if you've graduate in the Winter 2021 quarter or Spring/Summer 2021? Join ISSS to learn how to be prepared for the OPT application.

First, determine your desired OPT start date; then select one of the paths below to begin Post-completion OPT before you graduate. OPT start date must be between June 2 - July 31. Summer enrollment is ...

Reminder: Do not submit your OPT application to USCIS without first obtaining an OPT recommendation I-20 from the DSO. Please note that these resources are intended for general informational purposes ...