Application process for OPT

The student must apply for optional post-completion practical training from ninety days before until 60 days after the of completion of study. Completion of study generally means the last day of the term in which the student is completing the course of study.  The student may apply for optional post-completion practical training without a job offer.

                                      

Application Process for OPT(Both Pre-OPT and Post-OPT)

To apply for optional practical training, a student must present the following to the International Services Office:

1) Academic Advisor Recommendation Form:

This form should be completed by your academic advisor. Click here to download .
(Depends on the University you are studying)

2) Records Office Verification form:(Depends on the university you are studying)

3) Completed Form I-538

4) Completed Form I-765

     i)  Download instructions to complete form I-765
     ii) Download form I-765

5) All original I-20's a student has from the start of the course at UNH.

6) Passport and I-94 card

7) Two color photos.  Click here for photograph specifications

8) A check or money order of $340 made payable to "U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services"

9) The completed package after thorough verification should be sent to the USCIS address specified in I-765 instructions form(varies depending on the region you are located).