First-Time OPT Applicants
- How to apply for OPT – Instructional Videos
- OPT Application Checklist (PDF)
- Request your OPT I-20 (required to upload with your application)
- What happens after you apply for OPT? Here are your next steps (PDF).
First-Time STEM-Extension OPT Applicants
- How to apply for STEM-OPT – Instructional Videos
- Request your STEM-Extension OPT I-20 (required to upload with your application)
Current OPT and STEM-Extension Participants
Use this form to update your employment and address, request SEVIS record validation, and to upload your I-983 form. Note - Regulations state that OPT participants must provide updates to their DSO with changes to their employment and address within 10 working days – this requirement is met the moment you submit this form.
Anticipated Wait Times
OPT requests are reviewed in the order in which they are received (queue system). You can expect a response from a DSO within 5 business days. Note - During the month of July, please expect longer processing times.