DENTON ◊ DALLAS ◊ HOUSTON
Jones Hall 2nd floor rm. 200
TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY
DENTON ◊ DALLAS ◊ HOUSTON
Office of International Education
Tel: 940.898.3338
Fax: 940.898.2048
REQUEST FOR OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING (OPT) I-20
Complete this form and submit to the Office of International Education. We will use this form to issue an
I-20 requesting OPT. When you receive an email stating that your updated I-20 is ready, bring in the
remaining documents listed below and we will assist you with preparing the OPT application packet for
mailing.
It will take about 3 months for USCIS to issue your Employment Authorization Document (EAD) after you
file the completed application. You MUST NOT begin working until you receive the EAD card.
Date: ____/____/____
TWU Student ID#:___________________________________
Student Name: __________________________________________________________________________
Last Name
Given Name
Middle Name
Current Address: _________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Current Phone No.:___________________________________
Email: ______________________________________________
Date of Completion: ____/____/____ (OPT start date must be within 60 days of completion, NOT
graduation.)
Preferred OPT: Start Date: ____/____/____
End Date: ____/____/____
Necessary Documents:
o I-765 OPT Application
o G1145 Email Notification
o Copy of updated I-20 (a new I-20 will be issued to you requesting the OPT)
o Copy of passport
o Copy of visa
o Copy of I-94 (both sides)
o 2 passport-style photos taken within the past 6 months, on white background only. (write your
name on the back of the photos)
o Check or Money Order for $380.00 payable to the Department of Homeland Security
o Copy of previous EAD (Employment Authorization Document), if any.
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FOR STUDENTS REQUESTING A STEM OPT EXTENSION:
Employer E-verify number: _____________________________Employer EIN:________________________________
(you may request both of these numbers from your employer’s HR office)
Employer Address: ________________________________________________________________________________
Start Date of Employment with this employer: ____________________Job Title:_______________________________