F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Initial OPT
Information about eligibility and the application process for post-completion Initial OPT.
STEM OPT Extension
Information about eligibility and the application process for the 24-month STEM Extension.
Cap Gap Extension
Information about the cap gap extension for students who have filed a H-1B petition in a timely manner.
Pre-Completion OPT
Information about applying for OPT authorization to begin before program completion.
Completing or Ending OPT
Information about actions students may take upon the completion of their authorized OPT period.
Frequently Asked Questions
Students' most frequently asked questions about Initial OPT, STEM OPT, and maintenance of status on OPT.
