Applying For Post-Completion OPT

1. Request an OPT I-20 from the International Office by submitting an OPT Request Form. Your academic adviser must complete the advisor portion of the form confirming your graduation date before an I-20 recommending OPT can be issued. You will receive the updated I-20 with the Post-Completion OPT recommendation electronically.
2. Submit the form I-765, the signed I-20 with the OPT recommendation, and other required evidence to USCIS online within 30 days of the date of OPT I-20 issuance or by the 60th day from the program end date, whichever comes first.

There is an application fee when applying for OPT. Click here for the fee calculator. 

Check the current USCIS processing times when choosing a start date for your Post-Completion OPT.

You must be in the U.S. when you submit form I-765

Completing the OPT application Form I-765 online

Click Form I-765 instructions for guidance on completing the application

• Set up a MyUSCIS account
• Gather and scan the below supporting evidence to your computer
       Passport-style photo
       Proof of enrollment (transcript)
       Signed I-20 with the Post-Completion OPT recommendation on page 2
       (make sure you have signed and dated page 1)
       Copy of the F-1 visa in your passport (even if it is expired)
       Copy of your passport photo page
       Your most recent I-94 arrival record
       CPT and previous OPT I-20s, if applicable
       Previous EAD card, if applicable
• Review and submit the application