Petition for Optional Practical Training (OPT)

Petition for Optional Practical Training (OPT)

Students may petition to engage in Optional Practical Training (OPT) only after they have received the Notice of Graduation Eligibility from the Registrar. In addition, students who have previously engaged in more than 12 months of full-time Curricular Practical Training (CPT) throughout the duration of the program are not eligible for OPT (*NOTE: 2 Months of part-time CPT is equivalent to 1 Month of full-time CPT. A combination of part-time and full-time CPT are counted towards the limit of 12 Months full-time CPT). Please note that students are eligible to apply for OPT up to 90 days prior to their Graduation Eligibility Date and 60 days after their Graduation Eligibility Date. Students who do not file within this time frame will not be eligible to engage in OPT. To ensure timely filing, please call the office at 323-938-4428 to schedule an appointment with a DSO. Please bring this completed Petition for Optional Practical Training Form and all required documents listed below.

STUDENT INFORMATION
IAU SID# / Program: (Select Program)Accelerated Certificate of Accountancy (ACAcc)Certificate of Accountancy (CAcc)Bachelor of Accountancy (BAcc)AS in Business Administration (ASBA)Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)Master of Business Administration (MBA)Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Student Name: / Graduation Eligibility Date:
If you meet the requirements above, please gather the following documents:
Copy of Notice of Graduation Eligibility
Copy of Valid Passport (cannot be expired)
Copy of Visa
Copy of I-94
Copy of I-797 Notice of Action (If applicable) (If you did not come to the U.S. initially on an F-1 visa and had to apply for a change of status, the I-797 states that you were approved for an F-1 change of status with a new I-94 card at the bottom left of the page)
2 Photo Headshots (2” x 2”) – Please make sure the photo is professionally printed. The photo must have a white background and be PRINTED. Electronic Photo files are not acceptable.
Check made payable to “USCIS” for $380.00 Processing Fee
Transcript Request Form with $10.00 Fee paid to International American University
Enrollment Verification Request Form with $10.00 Fee paid to International American University
Please answer the following questions:
1. Place of Birth? (City, State)
2. Have you ever applied for employment authorization from USCIS (OPT)?
YES – I will provide a copy of my EAD Card (Answer Questions 2a-2c) NO (Skip to Question 3)
3. Marital Status? Single Married Divorced Widowed
a. If so, with what USCIS Office?
b. Was your application granted or denied?
c. Please provide Dates of Training: / -
4. Date of Last Entry into the U.S.?
5. Place of Last Entry into the U.S.?
6. Status of Last Entry into the U.S.?
7. Current U.S. Address?
CERTIFICATION
I understand that I am currently applying for Post-Completion Optional Practical Training. The information and documents provided on my behalf is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. The thoroughness of my answers provided within this application can and will affect my chances of approval. I am aware that I am able to file for OPT 90 days prior to Graduation Eligibility Date and 60 days after the Graduation Eligibility Date. If I fail to submit all required documentation within this time frame, I will not be eligible to engage in OPT.
SIGNATURE : / DATE:

FOR IAU DSO USE ONLY

COMPLETE APPLICATION RECEIVED:
/ FILE DATE:
/ RECEIPT NO:
Student has been enrolled for 1 Academic Year
Student has not engaged in more than 12 months of Full Time or 24 months of Part Time CPT
Student submitted Notice of Graduation Eligibility
According to information and documents provided, is the student eligible to apply for OPT?
YES – DSO will generate documents (A – D) NO – Student will receive notice of denial (View DSO Notes)
A. FORM i-20 Recommendation for OPT
B. FORM I-765 Application for Employment Authorization
C. COVER LETTER – DSO Recommendation for OPT
D. Official Transcript – Registrar’s Office
E. Enrollment Verification – Registrar’s Office
DSO NOTES: