{"id":676,"date":"2024-05-08T08:49:54","date_gmt":"2024-05-08T12:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/iso\/?page_id=676"},"modified":"2026-09-15T11:35:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T15:35:03","slug":"applying","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/iso\/current-students\/working\/f-1-opt\/applying\/","title":{"rendered":"Applying for Post-Completion OPT"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"parent":656,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/one-column.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_members_access_role":[],"_members_access_error":""},"class_list":["post-676","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"lead_in":"","display_title":"","subtitle":"","call_to_action":"","hero_image_placement":"no_image","hero_media":"images","hero_pattern_option":"","hero_video":"","hero_image_landing":"","hero_image_landing_two":"","hero_image_landing_three":"","content_modules_above":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","anchor":"","css_class":"pt-15 mt-0","title":"","content":"<a href=\"\/iso\/current-students\/working\/f-1-opt\/eligibility\/\">Eligible students<\/a>\u00a0can consider applying for Optional Practical Training (OPT). A reminder that <strong>you may not begin working until authorization is granted<\/strong>. The steps for this authorization process are outlined below.\r\n\r\nReview the guidance on this page to learn more about the application process, including <a href=\"#steps\">steps to take<\/a> and <a href=\"#decisions\">common decision factors<\/a> to consider when preparing your application.\r\n\r\nIf you have any questions about OPT, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/iso\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a>. For the most up to date information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/studyinthestates.dhs.gov\/sevis-help-hub\/student-records\/fm-student-employment\/f-1-optional-practical-training-opt\">Study in the States<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/working-in-the-united-states\/students-and-exchange-visitors\/optional-practical-training-opt-for-f-1-students\">USCIS<\/a>.","background_color":"#ffffff","width":"width-medium"}],"sidebar":"show__sidebar","sidebar_feed":"menu_select","menu":"36","page_links":null,"sub_menu":"","content_modules":[{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion_new","anchor_id":"steps","classes":"","title":"","description":"<h2><strong>Application steps<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe OPT application can take several months for processing, please be sure to plan accordingly. You may not begin working until authorization is granted.","background":"decorative","background_color":"#ffffff","style":"row_blank","expand":"no","accordions":[{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Step one: Attend training","icon":"","row_content":"Students must either attend a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/iso\/events\/\">live OPT workshop<\/a> or watch the <a href=\"https:\/\/rochester.hosted.panopto.com\/Panopto\/Pages\/Viewer.aspx?id=59e5f999-0a6a-40c1-853a-b4c0011eb781\">recorded session<\/a> before applying for OPT. This training is mandatory; you must complete it prior to requesting an OPT recommendation.","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Step two: Obtain OPT recommendation from the University","icon":"","row_content":"Complete and submit the <a href=\"https:\/\/urcompass.ur.rochester.edu\/istart\/controllers\/client\/ClientEngine.cfm?serviceid=EFormGroupProvider&amp;eformGroup=34\">Recommendation for F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) form<\/a> within URcompass to request an OPT recommendation, which will be issued on a new I-20. All students should confirm their completion date before submitting the form.\r\n\r\nOnce the form is received, an ISO advisor will process your request within 1 week and issue a <strong>new I-20<\/strong> with the OPT recommendation. You will be notified by email when the new I-20 is available. You must include a copy of this I-20 when sending your OPT application to USCIS (outlined in Step 3 below).\r\n\r\n<strong>Employment dates: <\/strong>On the form, you\u2019ll be asked to indicate your requested OPT authorization dates.\u00a0Once you have applied for OPT, it is not possible to change or cancel the requested employment dates. If you are considering a transition to a work-based immigration status, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/iso\/scholars-employees\/h-1b\/\">H-1B<\/a>, the dates you select may also impact your ability to maintain work permission during that change. For additional information, <a href=\"#decisions\">review common OPT decision factors below<\/a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>PhD students: <\/strong>PhD students are in a unique situation, in that, OPT regulations allow them to apply for post completion OPT with completed required coursework, without defending their thesis, if necessary. Due to the flexibility and variability, PhD students must submit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/iso\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Verification-of-Program-Completion-Date-PhD-and-Masters-with-thesis.pdf\">verification of program completion form\u00a0<\/a>.\u00a0 PhD <span class=\"ui-provider bmc bmd bme bmf bmg bmh bmi bmj bmk bml bmm bmn bmo bmp bmq bmr bms bmt bmu bmv bmw bmx bmy bmz bna bnb bnc bnd bne bnf bng bnh bni bnj bnk\" dir=\"ltr\">students should be sending this request <u>only<\/u> to their department\/program coordinators. This form should not be signed by faculty.<\/span>","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Step three: I-765 application submission to USCIS","icon":"","row_content":"<strong>You must be physically present in the U.S. at the time of your USCIS filing and be maintaining F-1 status.<\/strong> Your application materials must be received by USCIS:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>No earlier than 90 days before your I-20 Program End Date<\/li>\r\n \t<li>No later than 60 days after your I-20 Program End Date<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Within 30 days of receiving your OPT recommendation from ISO<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nApplications received outside of these required timelines will likely be denied by USCIS. As a reminder, you must include a copy of your OPT recommendation I-20 with your application. <a href=\"\/iso\/current-students\/working\/f-1-opt\/i-765\">Review I-765 completion instructions<\/a>.","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Step four: Application processing ","icon":"","row_content":"Be patient and wait for your application to be processed. USCIS will send you a text\/email confirmation of application receipt, as well as an I-797 Receipt Notice in the mail.\u00a0Once you have your USCIS Receipt Number, you can use it to <a href=\"https:\/\/egov.uscis.gov\/casestatus\/landing.do\">check your case status online<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/egov.uscis.gov\/processing-times\/\">USCIS processing times<\/a>\u00a0vary, but they often range from 3 to 6 months.\r\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"274\">You may receive a Request for Evidence (RFE) from USCIS if additional information is needed. If you do, we recommend notifying ISO by submitting the RFE documents through the <a href=\"https:\/\/urcompass.ur.rochester.edu\/istart\/controllers\/client\/ClientEngine.cfm?serviceid=EFormRequestsforEvidenceRFEUpload0ServiceProvider\">Request for Evidence (RFE) e-form<\/a> so we can review and assist you in preparing a timely response.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"410\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Once your application is approved, you will receive an I-797 Approval Notice and your Employment Authorization Document (EAD) by mail.<\/p>\r\nPlease note, USCIS has recently updated its photo and biometrics requirements for immigration applications. Applicants may receive a Request for Evidence (RFE) related to their photographs or a notice to attend a Biometrics Services Appointment at a USCIS Application Support Center (ASC); students should carefully follow the instructions provided in any notice received. Until USCIS updates its official filing guidance, students should continue submitting passport-style photos with their Form I-765 applications and contact ISO with any questions.","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Step five: Start working!","icon":"","row_content":"Only the EAD you receive by mail can serve as official proof of work authorization (not the approval notice). Your EAD will list your authorized OPT employment dates. Employment is authorized ONLY for the dates listed and ONLY in your field of study, as indicated by the major(s) on your I-20.\r\n\r\n<strong>Do NOT begin working until you have your EAD in hand and your authorized OPT period has started!<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<span data-teams=\"true\"><strong>Carefully review your EAD card\u00a0<\/strong>when you receive it to ensure your name, country of birth, date of birth, and employment authorization dates are accurate. For F-1 Post-Completion OPT, you should see <strong>C03B<\/strong> listed as the Category and <strong>Stu: Post-Completion OPT<\/strong> under the Terms and Conditions. If you identify any errors on your card, please email <a id=\"menurf0\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"mailto:opt@rochester.edu\" href=\"mailto:opt@rochester.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link opt@rochester.edu\">opt@rochester.edu<\/a>.<\/span>\r\n\r\nDuring your OPT period, you have an aggregate\u00a090-day unemployment limit. During your OPT period, you must\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/iso\/current-students\/working\/f-1-opt\/reporting\/\">report all employment activities<\/a> and address details<\/strong><strong>\u00a0to ISO within 10 days of any changes<\/strong>.\u00a0OPT work permission is not employer-specific and you may change employers at any time during the authorization period, you report these changes accordingly.\r\n\r\nIf you completed a STEM-eligible degree program and may apply for the 24-Month STEM OPT Extension toward the end of your OPT period, please\u00a0review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/iso\/current-students\/working\/f-1-opt\/stem\/\">ISO's website<\/a>\u00a0for timing and employment eligibility criteria to assist you with planning during your OPT period.","accordion_anchor":""}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion_new","anchor_id":"decisions","classes":"","title":"","description":"<h2><strong>Common Decision Factors<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe\u00a0application process for F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) is fairly straightforward, but your timing and selected employment dates can have an effect on your plans.","background":"decorative","background_color":"#ffffff","style":"row_blank","expand":"no","accordions":[{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Pre-Completion vs. Post-Completion","icon":"","row_content":"Most F-1 students choose to save their available OPT permission until they are finishing their degree and will apply for post-completion work authorization. Since ISO is often able to authorize similar employment during a student's academic program through F-1 Curricular Practical Training (CPT), pre-completion OPT is very rare.\r\n\r\nBoth CPT and OPT have similar minimum eligibility requirements. A major advantage of CPT is that the authorization comes from the specific school within the University instead of USCIS, meaning the processing time is usually much faster and does not involve a fee.\r\n\r\nIf you are planning to use your OPT employment as both pre- and post-completion, these will be treated as separate applications, requiring the same process and fees for each one. Instead, you may want to consider an adjustment to your completion date and\/or requested employment dates to allow for a single period of post-completion OPT.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/iso\/current-students\/working\/pre-completion-opt\/\">Pre-completion OPT<\/a> has the added challenge that you must maintain full-time enrollment during academic terms and would not be eligible for the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/iso\/current-students\/working\/f-1-opt\/cap-gap\/\">Cap Gap Extension<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/iso\/current-students\/working\/f-1-opt\/stem\/\">STEM Extension<\/a>, that might otherwise be available to you.","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"When to Apply","icon":"","row_content":"Applications for post-completion OPT may be filed\u00a0<strong>as early as 90 days before the completion date<\/strong>\u00a0listed on the I-20 and\u00a0<strong>up to 60 days after completion<\/strong>. For students requesting pre-completion OPT, you may apply 90 days before your intended start date. ISO is usually able to process the OPT recommendation and issue your new I-20 within one week.\r\n\r\nYour application <strong>must be received by USCIS within 30 days of the OPT recommendation date<\/strong>\u00a0in SEVIS. Once the required materials are successfully filed,\u00a0<strong>USCIS may take 2-5 months to process the OPT application<\/strong>\u00a0(sometimes longer in rare cases). The average processing time changes throughout the year due to volume.\r\n\r\nIf USCIS is not able to approve your OPT application by your requested start date, they will adjust your employment dates based on when it can be approved (within a limit of 14 months after your completion date). For this reason,\u00a0<strong>you must wait to begin work until after you have received the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) card authorizing your employment.<\/strong>","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Considerations for PhD students","icon":"","row_content":"<strong>OPT based on completion of course requirements (excluding thesis)<\/strong>\r\n\r\nYou may apply for OPT after finishing all required coursework, even if your dissertation is not yet submitted and your degree has not been awarded. This option is often chosen by students who already have full-time employment and want to begin working as soon as possible.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Your I-20 program end date will be your last day in F-1 student status at the University of Rochester.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>This date must be chosen with your academic advisor.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Any for service payments (such as stipends or assistantships) will end on your I-20 end date.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>While on OPT, you are still expected to make steady progress toward completing your PhD.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>OPT Based on Dissertation Submission and Graduation<\/strong>\r\n\r\nFor many PhD students, OPT timing depends on when the dissertation is submitted. Your submission date determines your I-20 program end date, which then affects your OPT start date.\r\n\r\nEarlier dissertation submission means an earlier I-20 end date, which can allow you to start OPT sooner. It is important to plan your timeline carefully, consult your academic advisor, and review 糖心传媒 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/registrar\/students\/academic-progress-and-conferral.html\">deadlines<\/a> if you are unsure which option applies to you.","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Selecting OPT Dates","icon":"","row_content":"<p data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"275\">As you consider your OPT start date, we encourage you to use the OPT calculator below.\r\nThis resource can help you calculate your OPT timeline and better understand your options.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"332\">In addition, please keep the following factors in mind:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>You may choose to begin your OPT work authorization immediately after your program ends or delay the start by up to 60 days. Any time within this 60-day window is part of your F-1 status, and you remain in F-1 status throughout this time. Many students use this period to job search, relocate, or take a short break before starting work.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>When selecting your OPT start date, keep in mind the trade-off between flexibility and readiness to work. If you choose a later start date, you cannot begin working until that date\u2014even if your OPT has already been approved. This may pose a challenge if you receive a job offer to start before your authorized employment date.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Choosing an earlier OPT start date gives you more flexibility to accept job offers sooner, but it also means your <a href=\"https:\/\/studyinthestates.dhs.gov\/sevis-help-hub\/student-records\/fm-student-employment\/unemployment-counter\">unemployment days<\/a> will begin counting from that start date, even if you're not yet working.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- OPT Calculator Embed -->\r\n<div style=\"margin-top: 2em;\">\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 0.95em; text-align: center;\">Use the interactive calculator below to explore possible OPT start dates.\r\nIf the calculator does not display, you can open it directly <a href=\"https:\/\/homebase.english3.com\/v2\/static\/opt-timeline\/337155?featureId=b7cff45e-6ff1-4dd2-8a4d-fc6a9589b4c9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<iframe style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; border-radius: 6px;\" src=\"https:\/\/homebase.english3.com\/v2\/static\/opt-timeline\/337155?featureId=b7cff45e-6ff1-4dd2-8a4d-fc6a9589b4c9\" width=\"100%\" height=\"800\" frameborder=\"0\">\r\nYour browser does not support iframes.\r\n<\/iframe>\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0.5em; font-size: 0.9em; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/homebase.english3.com\/v2\/static\/opt-timeline\/337155?featureId=b7cff45e-6ff1-4dd2-8a4d-fc6a9589b4c9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Impact of I-20 Completion Date","icon":"","row_content":"When requesting a post-completion OPT recommendation, students should determine their expected completion date with their academic advisor carefully. This date will be printed on the new I-20 and reflects the expected completion of all degree requirements for the individual student, including classes, exams, final thesis, etc. Students must maintain full-time enrollment through the completion date, or obtain permission for a reduced course load. This date also triggers the end of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/iso\/current-students\/working\/f-1-campus\/\">F-1 On-Campus work permission<\/a>, which includes all service-based Graduate Awards and assistantships, positions hired through Student Employment, and any other paid work at the University. Many graduate students have some flexibility in determining this date, based on their academic and employment plans. Academic programs that are based on course requirements alone, however, will be more strictly tied to the student's last academic term.\r\n\r\nOnce your OPT application is submitted, it is very complicated, and often impossible, to make changes to your requested employment dates. You must choose these dates carefully! If you do not have a job when you apply for OPT, you can maximize your job search after graduation by using the full 60-day allowance to delay OPT.","accordion_anchor":""}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"card_grid","anchor":"","css_class":"","title":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Related resources<\/strong><\/h2>","description":"","background_color":"#FFFFFF","width":"width-large","columns":"3","cards":[{"card_title":"<p class=\"u-card-title\">Study in the States<\/p>","card_text":"","card_background_color":"#f4f4f4","card_hover_color":"#283faf","card_link":{"title":"","url":"https:\/\/studyinthestates.dhs.gov\/","target":""},"card_hover_arrow":"hover_arrow","card_image":"","card_image_size":"","card_image_placement":"","card_image_hover_state":"hover_fade","card_image_link":""},{"card_title":"<p class=\"u-card-title\">USCIS<\/p>","card_text":"","card_background_color":"#f4f4f4","card_hover_color":"#283faf","card_link":{"title":"","url":"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/","target":""},"card_hover_arrow":"hover_arrow","card_image":"","card_image_size":"","card_image_placement":"","card_image_hover_state":"hover_fade","card_image_link":""},{"card_title":"<p class=\"u-card-title\">I-765 application<\/p>","card_text":"","card_background_color":"#f4f4f4","card_hover_color":"#283faf","card_link":{"title":"","url":"\/iso\/current-students\/working\/f-1-opt\/i-765","target":""},"card_hover_arrow":"hover_arrow","card_image":"","card_image_size":"","card_image_placement":"","card_image_hover_state":"hover_fade","card_image_link":""},{"card_title":"<p class=\"u-card-title\">Eligibility for F-1 OPT<\/p>","card_text":"","card_background_color":"#f4f4f4","card_hover_color":"#283faf","card_link":{"title":"","url":"\/iso\/current-students\/working\/f-1-opt\/eligibility\/","target":""},"card_hover_arrow":"hover_arrow","card_image":"","card_image_size":"","card_image_placement":"","card_image_hover_state":"hover_fade","card_image_link":""},{"card_title":"<p class=\"u-card-title\">H-1B employees<\/p>","card_text":"","card_background_color":"#f4f4f4","card_hover_color":"transparent","card_link":{"title":"H-1B Temporary Workers","url":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/iso\/scholars-employees\/h-1b\/","target":""},"card_hover_arrow":"hover_arrow","card_image":"","card_image_size":"","card_image_placement":"","card_image_hover_state":"hover_fade","card_image_link":""},{"card_title":"<p class=\"u-card-title\">Contact ISO<\/p>","card_text":"","card_background_color":"#f4f4f4","card_hover_color":"#283faf","card_link":{"title":"","url":"\/iso\/contact\/","target":""},"card_hover_arrow":"hover_arrow","card_image":"","card_image_size":"","card_image_placement":"","card_image_hover_state":"hover_fade","card_image_link":""}]}]},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Applying for Post-Completion OPT - International Services Office - 糖心传媒<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn about the F-1 OPT (Optional Practical Training) application process for the University of Rochester. 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