![]() You are currently participating in a regular period of OPT.You may qualify for an additional 24 months of OPT under the following circumstances:.While school is in session, you may only work 20 hours per week.Īll F-1 students who are currently on a regular period of OPT and are eligible for a STEM OPT extension must apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. ![]() Wait to start work until after you receive your EAD.USCIS will send you a Form I-766, “Employment Authorization Document,” (EAD) upon approving your Form I-765. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and pay a filing fee. For work authorization, you must mail a completed Form I-765, “Application for Employment Authorization,” to U.S.Your DSO will provide you with a new Form I-20 that shows the DSO recommendation for this employment.You can apply for 12 months of OPT at each education level, (i.e., you may have 12 months of OPT at the bachelor’s level and another 12 months of OPT at the master’s level). ![]() OPT must relate to your major or course of study.If you have 12 months or more of full-time CPT, you are ineligible for OPT, but part-time CPT is fine and will not stop you from doing OPT.CPT requires a signed cooperative agreement or a letter from your employer.You can work on CPT either full-time or part-time.Your DSO will provide you a new Form I-20, “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status,” that shows that the DSO has approved you for this employment. ![]()
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