Understanding the 90-Day OPT Unemployment Rule

Understanding the 90-Day OPT Unemployment Rule

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What is Optional Practical Training (OPT)? OPT, or Optional Practical Training, provides work authorization for F-1 Students. An F-1 student with valid post-completion OPT work authorization must not exceed 90 days of unemployment. The OPT unemployment period of 90 days is cumulative, indicating that an F-1 student with valid OPT work authorization, who has already…

Rules and Reporting Requirements on OPT

Guidelines and Reporting Requirements During the OPT Period

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Here are the top 5 guidelines for Reporting Requirements During the OPT. Taking classes while on OPT Time spent going to school should only be an incidental part of your stay in the United States. You must be maintaining the primary purpose of OPT. Beginning a full-time or degree-seeking program of study while on OPT is not allowed. Should you…

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