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OPT I-20/Express Processing
After completing the OPT seminar (either in person or online), there are two ways to receive an OPT I-20.
1. OPT appointment—
You can make an OPT appointment with an OIS advisor (http://www.emich.edu/ois/appointment.html)
This option is best for students who have a lot of questions about their application, such as choosing
OPT start date, how to complete the application documents, and maintaining status while on OPT.
2. OPT Express Processing—
You can drop off the required documents below to the OIS front desk. An advisor will review your
packet and issue your OPT I-20 and required screenshots in 5-7 business days if all the required
documents are received. This option is best for students who do NOT have questions or concerns
about their OPT application or OPT period at the time of filing.
Required Documents for Express Processing
The following documents must be given to the OIS front desk (in this order):
Completed OIS OPT request form
Completed OPT Expressing Processing request form
Completed G-1145 Form E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
Completed I-765—reference sample
Academic Advisor Letter – on EMU departmental letterhead
2 full, frontal passport size photos – gently print your name & SEVIS number on the back of each photo
Photocopy of Initial, stamped I-20
Photocopy previous Transfer Pending I-20s from other U.S. schools (for transfer students only)
Photocopy of original Passport with I-94. If your last entry into the U.S. was processed electronically
and you don’t have a paper I-94 card, bring an printout from https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94
Photo Identification (driver’s license or student ID)
Check for $380 made payable to the US Department of Homeland Security (do not abbreviate) and
include your SEVIS N# in the memo field.
Photocopy of any previous EAD cards and I-20 with previous OPT authorization
A copy of a job offer letter, if applicable
A copy of your Certification of Completion, if you completed the OPT online seminar
Within 5-7 business days after you submit all completed documents, an OIS advisor will:
Issue you a new I-20 with OPT authorization
Issue you SEVIS screen shots of your OPT and CPT authorizations
Return all your application documents from the checklist above
Provide you with a final mailing checklist, mailing address, and mailing tips
Provide an envelope for mailing your application
You will receive an email (to your my.emich account) when your new I-20 and application document
are ready for pick up. The U.S. government MUST receive your OPT application within 30 days of the OIS
issuing you an OPT I-20. DO NOT DELAY in picking up your OPT I-20 and mailing it!
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Initial 12-Month OPT Request Form
__________________________________________
Student First Name
_______________________________________________
Student Last Name
E________________________________________
_____________________________@emich.edu
Emich E-mail Address
_______________________________________________
Personal E-mail Address
1 (______)________________________________
(Area Code)Telephone Number
__________________________________________
Current Address
_______________________________________________
Current City
State
__________________________________________
Zip code
__________________________________________
Student Major or Field of Study
_______________________________________________
Degree Level (Bachelor, Master, Ph.D.)
__________________________________________
Expected Graduation Date
Student E ID #
Optional Practical Training is intended to provide hands-on, practical work experience that is complimentary to your
academic program. An F-1 student may be eligible for 12 months OPT, provided this practical training is directly related
to your field of study, is commensurate with your educational level, and is recommended by your academic advisor.
Desired OPT start date: ______________ and end date: _________________
Fall
12/18/2014
Winter
4/27/2015
Summer
8/17/2015
First Date
for USCIS to receive application
9/19/2014
1/27/2015
5/19/2015
Last Date
for USCIS to receive application
2/16/2015
6/26/2015
10/16/2015
Earliest Employment Start Date
12/19/2014
4/28/2015
8/18/2015
Latest Employment Start Date
2/16/2015
6/26/2015
10/16/2015
Program End Date
Application
Employment
In making this request I understand and agree to abide by all requirements, including
I will report all changes in my US or overseas address to OIS within 10 days of such change
I will provide OIS with a copy of my Employment Authorization Document (EAD) upon receipt
I understand that I cannot begin working until I have my EAD card in-hand
I will report the name & address of my employer to OIS within 10 days of starting work
I know I should have health insurance coverage for the duration of my F1 status, including the OPT period
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Student Signature
____________________________________________________________________________
Date
OPT Workshop attended on: ____________________ OIS advisor signature___________________________________________
EMU Office of International Students 244 Student Center www.emich.edu/ois
Last Updated 10/16/2014
tel: 1(734)487-3116
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OPT I-20/Express Processing Request Form
__________________________________________
Student First Name
_______________________________________________
Student Last Name
E________________________________________
_____________________________@emich.edu
Emich E-mail Address
_______________________________________________
Personal E-mail Address
1 (______)________________________________
(Area Code)Telephone Number
Student E ID #
In making this OPT Express Processing request I understand and agree to do the following
(please check):
I understand compiling and mailing my OPT application is my responsibility. I do not hold
the Office of International Students (OIS) liable for the outcome of my OPT application, even
in the case of a Request for Evidence (RFE) or denial.
I will mail my OPT application to USCIS within 30 days of OIS advisor’s signature date on
the I-20. I understand the USCIS MUST receive my application within 30 days of the advisor’s
signature date.
I understand that USCIS will deny my OPT application if they receive it more than 90 days
before my program completion date and 60 days after my program completion date.
I understand that the address on the I-765 must be valid from the time I send my OPT
application until my EAD card is received (up to 4 months after mailing). I understand it
is difficult to change the mailing address of my EAD card and that I am liable for any mailing
issues should my address change. I understand USCIS mail (like my EAD card) cannot be
forwarded by the U.S. Postal Service.
Please choose what U.S. Postal Service mailing option you would like. The OIS will give
you the mailing slip (which includes the USCIS mailing address) and envelope with your
OPT I-20. After return of my application materials and I-20, I am responsible to take the
OPT application to the U.S. Postal Service for mailing.
Express Mail/overnight mailing (general costs of $19.99)
Priority Mail/2-4 shipping time (general costs of $5.75)
I have read the “While on OPT, I am still an F-1 student” flier and I understand my
responsibilities.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Student Signature
EMU Office of International Students 244 Student Center www.emich.edu/ois
Last Updated 3/4/2015
Date
tel: 1(734)487-3116
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e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
USCIS
Form G-1145
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
OMB No. 1615-0109
Expires 09/30/2014
What Is the Purpose of This Form?
Use this form to request an electronic notification (e-Notification) when U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services accepts your
immigration application. This service is available for applications filed at a USCIS Lockbox facility.
General Information
Complete the information below and clip this form to the first page of your application package. You will receive one e-mail and/or
text message for each form you are filing.
We will send the e-Notification within 24 hours after we accept your application. Domestic customers will receive an e-mail and/or
text message; overseas customers will only receive an e-mail. Undeliverable e-Notifications cannot be resent.
The e-mail or text message will display your receipt number and tell you how to get updated case status information. It will not
include any personal information. The e-Notification does not grant any type of status or benefit; rather it is provided as a convenience
to customers.
USCIS will also mail you a receipt notice (I-797C), which you will receive within 10 days after your application has been accepted;
use this notice as proof of your pending application or petition.
USCIS Privacy Act Statement
AUTHORITIES: The information requested on this form, and the associated evidence, is collected under the Immigration and
Nationality Act, section 101, et seq.
PURPOSE: The primary purpose for providing the requested information on this form is to determine if you have established
eligibility for the immigration benefit for which you are filing. The information you provide will be used to grant or deny the benefit
sought.
DISCLOSURE: The information you provide is voluntary. However, failure to provide the requested information, and any requested
evidence, may delay a final decision or result in denial of your form.
ROUTINE USES: The information you provide on this form may be shared with other Federal, State, local, and foreign government
agencies and authorized organizations following approved routine uses described in the associated published system of records notices
[DHS-USCIS-007 - Benefits Information System and DHS-USCIS-001 - Alien File, Index, and National File Tracking System of
Records, which can be found at www.dhs.gov/privacy]. The information may also be made available, as appropriate, for law
enforcement purposes or in the interest of national security.
Paperwork Reduction Act
An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information collection and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information
unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated at
3 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions and completing and submitting the form. Send comments
regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to:
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Regulatory Coordination Division, Office of Policy and Strategy, 20 Massachusetts
Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20529-2140. OMB No. 1615-0109. Do not mail your completed Form G-1145 to this address.
Complete this form and clip it on top of the first page of your immigration form(s).
Applicant/Petitioner Full Last Name
E-mail Address
Form G-1145 02/28/13
Applicant/Petitioner Full First Name
Applicant/Petitioner Full Middle Name
Mobile Phone Number (Text Message)
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While on OPT, you are still an EMU F-1 student!
I understand that I cannot begin working until I receive my EAD card and that I may only work
during the dates that are on my EAD card.
You must submit a copy of your EAD card to OIS upon receipt
Name, Address, or Employer changes- You must report all name, U.S. address, and employer
name/address changes to OIS within 10 days. This is done via the OPT Reporting Form (called IR12) on the OIS website. Your address must describe where you live; it cannot be a PO Box.
Periods of Unemployment- You must report to OIS all periods of unemployment. Failure to report
can jeopardize your immigration status. You cannot have more than a total of 90 days of
unemployment. Keep an accurate record of your efforts to find employment (company contacted,
date, phone number, name of contact person, etc.)
Taxes – Generally, if you’ve been in the United States less than 5 years, you should be exempt
from Social Security Tax & Medicare Tax (FICA) (See Internal Revenue Service Publication 519, “US
Tax Guide for Aliens”). However, your earnings are subject to applicable federal, state and local
taxes unless your country has a tax treaty with the United States. Tax returns must be filed by April
15th each year, for the previous calendar year.
Health Insurance – It is very important that you have health insurance while in the United States.
If it is not provided by your employer, you may be eligible to continue your student policy;
contact the Snow Health Center for more information. For your own physical and financial wellbeing – BE INSURED at all times!!!
Travel while on OPT – Before you travel, remember to:
Make sure your passport is valid at least 6 months into the future
Make sure your I-20 has your employer listed and has been signed for travel within the
past 6 months. Request a new I-20 and/or travel signature from OIS, if needed.
Make sure your visa stamp is valid. If your visa is expired, you may need to renew it
while overseas. If this is the case, please speak to an OIS advisor before traveling.
o If you have an expired visa stamp but plan a short trip to Canada, Mexico, or
adjacent Caribbean islands, you may qualify for the Automatic Visa Revalidation.
Please contact an OIS advisor before traveling!
Carry your EAD card and proof of employment for the EAD time period. Proof of
employment can include a letter from your employer and recent pay stubs.
Dependent Travel – Since OPT is not noted on dependent I-20s, an F-2 dependent must
carry copies of the F-1’s I-20 with OPT recommendation, EAD card and job offer letter in
addition to their own F-2 documents when traveling.
Change of Status – If you change your immigration status during OPT, you are required to send us
a copy of the approval document (i.e. H-1B) and Immigration Status Change Form. We
recommend you begin the Change of Status process before your OPT is expired.
Your OPT will automatically terminate if you transfer to another school or begin study at another
educational level at EMU. Please contact OIS if you plan to apply for another degree program or
transfer to another school.
Remember to depart the United States within the 60 day grace period that follows your last day
of OPT as noted on your EAD card.
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Filing out the I-765, Application for Employment Authorization
Step-by-Step Instructions
Go to http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-765.pdf
Type the information directly on the form.
Please save the form on your computer or flash drive in case the OIS has any suggested
changes after reviewing your OPT Express Processing application.
Please carefully follow the detailed Instructions for completing the form:
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Check the box “Permission to accept employment”
1. Name
Write your name as it appears on your I-20 and passport. If there is a difference between what is written on your
I-20 and passport, please inform an OIS advisor before proceeding.
Write your last name (family name) in all capital letters
2. Other Names Used- Write any other names you have previously used
3. Address in the United States
This is where your OPT mail will be delivered, for example your Receipt Notice, your EAD card, and any requests
for more information if the U.S. government has questions about your application. You must be able to accept
mail at this location from the day of mailing your application until receipt of your EAD card (can be up to 4
months until you receive your EAD card).
If you would like to use the OIS mailing address, write c/o Off of Int’l Students, 1215 N Huron River Dr, Ypsilanti,
MI 48197. Please note the OIS is not liable for any mailing issues.
This address determines which U.S. government office processes your application. If you are using a nonMichigan address, please inform the OIS advisors so they can provide you with the correct U.S. government
mailing address.
Mail from the U.S. government cannot be forwarded. Be sure your address is correct!
4. Country of Citizenship/Nationality- Write the country as noted on your I-20 and passport
5. Place of Birth- Write your city and country of birth
6. Date of Birth- Write in the U.S. style (month/day/year)
7. Gender- Check the relevant box
8. Marital Status- Check the relevant box
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9. Social Security Number
Write your U.S. Social Security Number (for example 123-45-6789), if you have one
Write ‘none’ if you do not have a U.S. Social Security Number
10. I-94 Number
This is the 11-digit number either on your I-94 card (white paper stapled in your passport) or I-94 electronic
printout which can be found at https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/request.html
11. Have you ever before applied for employment authorization from USCIS?
If you have never applied for an EAD before, mark “No” and move to question #12
If you have applied for an EAD before, mark “Yes” and complete the rest of the questions under #11
o Which USCIS Office?- write the office that adjudicated your previous I-765 application (this is indicated by
the first 3 letters of your previous EAD card number (example: LIN0000000))
o Date(s)- write the start date of your previous EAD card in the U.S. style (month/day/year)
o Results- If your EAD was granted, write “granted” and submit a copy of your previous EAD. If this EAD was
based on a previous OPT, please also submit a copy of the OPT I-20. If your EAD was denied, write
“denied” and submit a copy of the denial notice.
12. Date of Last Entry into the U.S.
Write the date of your last entry into the United States (month/day/year).
Use the date on your I-94 to guide you. If you traveled via a land border, the date on your I-94 may or may not
reflect the actual date of re-entry; if the date on your I-94 is not correct, please put the actual date of your last
entry into the United States.
13. Place of Last Entry into the U.S.
Write the name of the city where you last entered the United States from question #12
14. Manner of Last Entry (Visitor, Student, etc.)
Write the immigration status you had when you last entered the United States from questions #12 and 13
Write “F-1 student” if you were an F-1 student the last time you entered the United States
15. Current Immigration Status (Visitor, Student, etc.)
Write “F-1 student”
16. Eligibility Category
Write (c) (3) (B), which is the eligibility category for post-completion OPT
17. E-verify Information
Leave this section blank
Read the “Your Certification” section and sign your name between the lines. Your signature cannot touch the top
and bottom lines. Write your telephone number and date of signature. The U.S. government MUST receive your
OPT application within 30 days of this signature date.
