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OPT Services
Are you prepared to get valuable work experience within America, after completing your course of study? Optional Practical Training (OPT) can be a great chance for F1 Visa students to apply their learning in a practical context. At U.S. Students Visa, We specialize in guiding students through the process of obtaining an OPT, making sure they realize their full potential on their career in the U.S. job market.
What is OPT?
Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a work permit available to F1 Visa students that allow students to be employed in the area of study for a period of up to 12-months. For students studying STEM fields, the opportunity of extending their stay to 24 months (STEM OPT) is possible. OPT is available:
- Pre-Completion: While you are in the course of your education.
- Post-Completion: Following the completion of the academic course you attended.
Why Choose U.S. Students Visa for OPT Assistance?
The process of applying for OPT isn't easy, But simplify it and make it easy for you. We have a few reasons why students choose us:
- Expert guidance: Our team makes sure that you meet the criteria for eligibility and the deadlines to submit OPT applications, as well as STEM-related OPT application.
- Document Preparation: We assist you prepare and submit all the required documents such as your I-765 form as well as supporting documentation.
- Employer Support: Assistance with finding and securing job opportunities that are compatible with your educational experience and your OPT eligibility.
- STEM The OPT expert: Dedicated assistance for STEM students who want to apply for the extension of 24 months.
- Compliance Assurance: Regular check-ins to make sure you are maintaining Your F1 Visa status and meet the reporting requirements.
Our Comprehensive OPT Services
- Eligibility Assessment: Assess your eligibility for STEM OPT and OPT extensions.
- Application Support: Step-by step instructions on how to complete your I-765 application and then submitting this to USCIS.
- Career Search Help: Aid in locating internships and employment opportunities that meet the OPT regulations.
- STEM OPT Extension: Assistance in completing the application for the 24-month STEM OPT Extension, as well as the requirements for compliance by employers.
- SEVIS Reporting: Guidelines for keeping exact data in SEVIS and ensuring that you meet all reporting requirements.
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Expand your career and maximize your career potential by applying for OPT as well as STEM OPT opportunities. Get in touch with U.S. Students Visa now for professional assistance with the application process and search for a job. We can help you reach the goals you have set for yourself while preserving the F1 Visa status.
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F. A. Q
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to receive OPT?
To qualify for OPT, you must:
- Have a valid F1 Visa status.
- Have completed a year of full-time studies.
- Request a work authorization prior to beginning employment.
- Pre-Completion OPT permits you to work part-time during your time at school or to work full-time during breaks.
- Post-Completion OPT is a period of time following graduation and may be full-time.
The STEM OPT program is a 24 month extension that is available to students in Engineering, Science, Technology and Mathematics fields in the event that they work for an employer that is enrolled in E-Verify.