Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a way for F-1 international students to obtain up to 12 months of permission to work in the United States. Generally this work permit is used during summer vacation or after graduation.

If you are planning to apply for Optional Practical Training work authorization this term, you must attend one of these workshops.

At the workshop, an advisor will explain the OPT application process and answer any questions so that you will have the information you need to fill out the forms correctly. At the end of the workshop, the advisor will collect the completed OPT applications. The International Center will then issue a new I-20 for OPT for you and you will be notified by email when the form is ready. No appointment with an advisor will be required.

Pre-requisites: Follow the procedure in Optional Practical Training (OPT) for F-1 Students. Be sure to bring all of the documents listed in the Documents Needed to Apply for OPT section.