OPT Instructional Videos
Overview: Post-Completion OPT Application Process (35 minutes):
F-1 students should watch this video to learn more about the F-1 OPT application process.
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How to Choose Your OPT Start Date (20 minutes):
F-1 students should watch this video for tips on what to consider when selecting their start date for Post-Completion OPT.
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Step 1: When to Apply for Post OPT and Submitting Your OPT I-20 Request to the HIO (21 minutes):
F-1 students should watch this video to learn about when to apply for post-completion OPT and submitting their OPT I-20 request to the HIO.
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Step 2: Receiving Your OPT I-20 & Submitting Your OPT Application to USCIS (15 minutes):
F-1 students should watch this video to learn about what to do after you receive your OPT I-20 from the HIO to file your OPT application with USCIS.
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Travel Considerations While on OPT (11 minutes):
F-1 students should watch this video to learn about the travel requirements during the Post-Completion OPT period. This includes information about travel before graduation and after graduation while your OPT application is pending or once it is approved.
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