OPT APPLICATION
Name
RMU ID #
Phone Number
Non-RMU Email
LOCAL ADDRESS:
OPT REQUEST:
_____ I am requesting OPT for use AFTER GRADUATION (Post-Completion OPT)
Start Date: _____________Ending Date (one year later): ________________
The earliest you may apply for OPT is 90 days (3-months) prior to the completion of
studies, and the latest you may apply for OPT is 60 days following program completion. It
can take several months to receive OPT approval, so we recommend that you apply at least
90 days prior to the beginning of your intended job opportunity. See the timeline below :
First day
to apply
Example:
GRADUATION
90 Days
60 Days
fdf
February 3
MAY 4
Last day
to apply
and latest
start date
July 3
I expect to graduate on ____________________. (Please include copy of your check sheet
with this application) If you do not graduate when anticipated but you already submitted
your application, please contact the CGE as soon as possible
OPT advising sessions are usually time-consuming. Because of this we are unfortunately
not able to accept walk-ins. Please provide times that you are available for an appointment.
APPOINTMENT OPTIONS
First Choice
Second Choice
Third Choice
Date
Time
OPT APPLICATION
Your Responsibilities:
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Report any address change to the CGE within 1 week of moving.
Report new employer within 1 week of being hired.
Report when you change employers within 1 week.
Check the email you gave on the application at least once a week AND reply
to any RMU requests as soon as possible.
Report any period of unemployment.
Report when you leave the country.
Report any change of immigration status.
Your employment MUST be related to your degree.
Work no more than 40 hours per week.
Important Information:
1. You have 90 days of total unemployment during OPT before you must leave
the country or begin a new course of study.
2. You have 60 days after your OPT has ended to leave the country or begin a
new course of study.
3. IF YOU LEAVE THE COUNTRY WHILE YOUR APPLICATION IS
PENDING, YOU ARE ABANDONING YOUR APPLICATION. Make
sure to consider this when applying.
4. It is not recommended you travel until you have a job offer.
5. You may not start work until the application is approved, which can take up
to 120 days. If your start date is before your application is approved, you
will lose those work days. Please consider this when choosing a start date.
I have read and understand all my responsibilities to maintain my F1 status during OPT. I
am aware that failure to meet these responsibilities could result in the early termination of
my OPT and cancellation of my immigration status. I acknowledge that everything listed
on this application is true and correct.
_____________________________________________________________
Sign & Date
OPT APPLICATION
Additional Forms Required
In addition to this application, you will need to submit the following to the CGE.
We will then submit it to USCIS on your behalf. Please make sure your application
is complete BEFORE you submit your application and schedule an appointment.
1. Personal check or money order for $380, made out to the Department of
Homeland Security. (Note: Personal checks may take an additional two
weeks to clear).
2. Two passport sized photos with Name and SEVIS number written on the
back.
3. Completed G-1145 Form (http://www.uscis.gov/g-1145).
4. Completed I-765 Form (http://www.uscis.gov/i-765) For question #16 use
(c)(3)(A) for Pre-completion OPT or (c)(3)(B) for Post-completion OPT.
5. You MUST this as your address on the I-765:
6001 University Ave., CGE, Moon Township, PA, 15108
6. Copies of ALL immigration documents
[All previous I-20’s, Passport, Visa, I-94, EAD card (if applicable)].
7. Once you have all of these documents you can make an appointment with a
CGE adviser.
Please return pages 1 and 2 of this application to the Center for Global
Engagement to schedule your appointment.
InternationalOffice@rmu.edu