Employment

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

Forms

This information packet also contains the request form for your International Adviser.

To use the OPT Request Form:

  • You must use Adobe Reader (free) to fill out the form.
  • You cannot use Apple Preview, your web browser's built in PDF reader, or any other PDF viewer.
  • You might have to right-click (Mac users: ctrl-click) and choose "Save as..." to prevent your web browser from automatically opening the form in another viewer.
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Use this form before graduation to request post-completion OPT (Optional Practical Training)

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Sample - How to write a personal check

Form G-1145 is for the USCIS to notify you by email and/or text message that they have received your application.

Form I-94 Arrival/Departure record (you do not need to print the travel history)

To use the fillable PDFs below:

  • You must use Adobe Reader (free) to fill out the form.
  • You cannot use Apple Preview, your web browser's built in PDF reader, or any other PDF viewer.
  • You might have to right-click (Mac: ctrl-click) and choose "Save as..." to prevent your browser from automatically opening the form in another viewer.

After filling out the form, print and sign it. If you get a "Don’t forget to sign!" warning, click "OK" and the form will print.

Form I-765 This is a work authorization form which is applicable to some aliens

Form I-765 Instructions Please make sure to read these instructions, especially from page 20 onward “How To Fill Out Form I-765”

OPT Employment Form For when you get your first position and for each new position.

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