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Optional Practical Training (OPT) is temporary employment directly related to your major area of study. You may apply for 12 months of OPT per degree level plus a possible 24-month extension for those ...

The 24-Month STEM OPT Extension adds an additional 2 years of work authorization to the year of Initial Optional Practical Training. This allows you to participate in up to 3 years of OPT. You must ...

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Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) is an employment authorization that allows an F-1 student to work in a position directly related to their field of study after completion of academic ...

Before you can apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT), please review our What is OPT webpage, as well as our Eligibility Requirements webpage to confirm you are eligible to apply for OPT. We ...

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Optional Practical Training (OPT) is temporary employment authorization for practical training directly related to a student’s major field of study. Standard OPT is available for a cumulative maximum ...