Holy Family University

Office for International Affairs

267-341-3469 FAX 637-3826

Optional Practical Training (OPT) Recommendation Form

To be completed by the international student and his/her advisor

What is Optional Practical Training?

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a type of temporary work authorization granted to an eligible international student in order to gain practical experience in his/her field of study for up to 12months. The IAO requires the following sections to be completed by the student (Part A) and the international student’s academic advisor (Part B) in order for the student to submit an application for OPT.

Part A(To be completed by the international student)

Last Name______First Name______

Social Security Number (if applicable) ______HFU ID Number______

Date you will complete degree requirements ______

The IAO is responsible for maintaining your record in SEVIS while you are on OPT. Please provide the Office with as much contact information as possible during your time on OPT. Please keep the Office informed of any changes in your name, address, email address, phone number while on OPT or if you terminate your OPT or if you have changed to another visa status WITHIN 10 DAYS OF ANY CHANGE.

STUDENT’S CONTACT INFORMATION WHILE ON OPT:

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Address

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CityStateZip Code

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Home PhoneCell Phone

______

E-mail address 1

______

E-mail address 2

TYPE OF OPT

______Pre-completion OPT (Starting and ending prior to completion of degree coursework)

______Post-completion OPT (Starting and ending after completion of all degree requirements)

OPT DATE INFORMATION (You may request a maximum of 12 months)

OPT Start Date______OPT End Date______

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The information I have provided on this form is true and accurate. I understand that I can only work in the field related to my major course of study as listed in Field # 5 on my I-20. I understand that I must actively seek employment even if I do not find employment immediately following my start date. F-1 status is dependent on employment.

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Student Name (Please Print)Student Signature

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DateRev. 9/20/2014

Holy Family University

Office for International Affairs

267-341-3469 FAX 637-3826

Optional Practical Training (OPT) Recommendation Form

To be completed by the international student and his/her advisor

SECTION B (To be completed by the student’s academic advisor)

What is Optional Practical Training?

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a type of temporary work authorization granted to eligible international students in order to gain practical experience in his/her field of study for 12 months. THE IAO requires the following sections to be completed by the international student’s academic advisor in order for the student to submit an application for OPT.

Student’s Educational Level:_____ Bachelors_____ Masters

Student’s Major Area of Study: ______

Date of student’s expected completion of degree requirements______

*** This is the end date of the semester in which the student takes his/her last required course. ***

Please check which of the following applies to the student’s current situation:

_____ The student will complete all degree requirements and has applied for graduation.

_____ The student will complete all course requirements, excluding thesis or equivalent coursework.

_____ The student will continue a full course of study while participating in Pre-completion OPT.

ACADEMIC ADVISOR APPROVAL

I have reviewed the student’s academic record and verify the above information to be true and accurate. I recommend this student be permitted to engage in Optional Practical Training as described in this form.

Academic Advisor’s Signature:______Date: ______

Name (printed)______Phone:______

Department:______Email:______

Rev. 9/20/2014