Optional Practical Training (OPT)
If you would like to be eligible to stay in the United States after graduation to accept temporary employment, you must apply for OPT. You can now apply online by creating an account with USCIS at https://my.uscis.gov/. However, you must meet with the DSO first before applying whether online or by mail.
If you choose to apply by mail, the documentation you will need for OPT application and how to apply:
- for completing I-765 form
- e-Notification
- - authorization for credit card transaction
