Upcoming OPT Workshops with Live Q&A
There is much to learn about the OPT eligibility criteria and the process students must complete in order to apply and receive their authorization to participate in OPT. We encourage all students that want to know more about OPT to view our OPT Workshop. OIE offers a recording of our OPT workshop and live OPT Q&A sessions throughout the year to help students understand the application process, status maintenance requirements, travel expectations, and more. Students are encouraged to review OIE’s OPT guidance prior to view the workshop. For OPT Workshops with live Q&A, we ask students log into the Workshop a few minutes early to ensure they don't miss any of the presentation. Thank you and we wish you the best with your practical training experience!
- Upcoming Sessions
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 10:00am ET
https://gatech.zoom.us/j/94730350755
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 3:00pm ET
Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 10:30 am ET
https://gatech.zoom.us/j/91204267612
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 1:30 am ET
Monday, May 20, 2024 at 1:30 am ET
https://gatech.zoom.us/j/98068955914
All sessions are hosted from Atlanta in the Eastern Standard Time Zone. Please take this into account if you are overseas or in another state.
Full OPT Workshop Recording
Note: OIE is responsible for reviewing eligibility for the OPT recommendation, entering this recommendation in SEVIS, providing the I-20 with OPT recommendation to the student, and supporting the student with the maintenance of status during OPT. OIE no longer reviews the student's personal I-765 application. Students interested in having the I-765 application reviewed are encouraged to speak with a qualified immigration attorney who is licensed to practice immigration law and offer legal counsel on USCIS petitions.
1. OPT Eligibility and Post Completion OPT
2. Application Process and OPT Timeline
Note: OIE is responsible for reviewing eligibility for the OPT recommendation, entering this recommendation in SEVIS, providing the I-20 with OPT recommendation to the student, and supporting the student with the maintenance of status during OPT. OIE no longer reviews the student's personal I-765 application. Students interested in having the I-765 application reviewed are encouraged to speak with a qualified immigration attorney who is licensed to practice immigration law and offer legal counsel on USCIS petitions.
3. Reporting Requirements and Travel
4. STEM OPT Extension
5. SSN and OIE Resources