Temporary OPT Filing Guidance
Pursuant to a July 2021 court order, students who apply for post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) before October 31, 2021 may file their application up to 120 days before their I-20 program end date, rather than 90 days before their program end date. This change only applies to post-completion OPT applications (not STEM OPT applications).