F-1 students seeking optional practical training (OPT) can now file the application for Employment Authorization, the Form I-765, online. The option to file Form I-765 online to obtain the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) is only available to F-1 students filing under one of these categories:
- Pre-Completion OPT [(c)(3)(A)];
- Post-Completion OPT [(c)(3)(B)];
- OPT STEM Extension [(c)(3)(C)].
In addition to online filing, USCIS will continue to accept the latest paper version of the Form I-765 by mail from F-1 students seeking OPT.
If you have any questions about the F-1 OPT, or need help filing for an Employment Authorization Document, contact VisaPro Law Firm today. Our experienced immigration attorneys will be happy to assist you.
Kishin Bhavnani, Managing Director, Afro International Ltd Inc
