F-1 Post-Completion OPT
Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) is 12-month work authorization available to F-1 international students who plan to seek employment in the U.S. in their fields of study. Post-completion OPT authorization allows F-1 students to work in a job directly related to their major after they graduate from WashU or, in some cases, while they work […]
Guide to Completing the Form I-765
This information is intended for Washington University F-1 students completing the USCIS Form I-765 online application for Post-Completion OPT or STEM OPT Extension. The information in this resource is provided to assist you with completing certain sections of the online form in the order they appear. Please note, the I-765 is a personal application, and […]
While on Post-Completion OPT
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) requires schools to maintain information in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) for all students on approved Optional Practical Training (OPT). As an F-1 student on OPT (or STEM OPT), you continue to be under WashU’s sponsorship. As such, OISS continues to maintain your SEVIS record […]
STEM OPT Extension
F-1 students who hold degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) may be eligible to apply for a 24 month extension of Optional Practical Training (OPT), for a total of 36 months of post-completion OPT. Only students who have completed degrees in a STEM designated field qualify for this extension. You can locate your […]