Optional Practical Training (OPT) is an opportunity for F-1 students to gain practical experience working off-campus in a job directly related to their major field of study. It is recommended in SEVIS ...

What is Optional Practical Training (OPT)? Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a 12-month period of work authorization afforded to all F-1 visa holders that can be used either prior to or after they ...

Warning: Do not file for OPT without requesting and receiving an I-20 recommending an extension of your Optional Practical Training work authorization. See instructions under OPT STEM Extension ...

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 ...

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 ...

This page provides information regarding the 12-month period of Post-Completion OPT*. Click the following links to find information about the STEM OPT Extension or H-1B Cap-Gap Extension. If you are ...

The former student is required to have been enrolled into the SUNY student policy continuously in order for them to purchase the OPT policy. Coverage for the OPT plan would begin either January 15 or ...