How and When to OPT for Pre and Post Completion OPT
The United States government keeps a check on the international students through its organization called SEVIS. This is a program that belongs to the department of US immigration and customs enforcement. Applying for Pre Completion OPT · The details of all entrants into the US including international students are recorded in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System or SEVIS. The academic status of all the students is recorded by this system. When you become eligible as an OPT candidates , your Designated School Official or DSO will recommend you for Pre-completion OPT in the SEVIS records. · Once this is done you can apply for pre completion OPT. The right times to apply for this program is 90 days before you complete one full academic year, which is the requirement for pre completion OPT. However, the OPT program will begin only when you complete one academic year. · ...