Program End Date
Post-Completion OPT Application Window
- Earliest date to apply for OPT
- Program end date09/20/2021
- Latest date USCIS will accept OPT application11/19/2021
Based on your program end date…
The earliest date to apply for OPT is
The latest date USCIS must receive your OPT application is
N/B: Your OPT application must also be received by USCIS within 30 days from the date your OPT I-20 is issued by your DSO. So it is best to send your OPT application in as soon as you receive your OPT I-20.
With USCIS processing times for the OPT taking up to 120 days, it is highly recommended that you APPLY AS SOON AS YOUR OPT WINDOW OPENS.
Choosing Your OPT Start Date
- Program completion date
- Earliest OPT start date
- Last OPT start date
Based on your program end date…
The earliest OPT start date is
The latest OPT start date is
You may choose a start date that falls on or between through
N/B: If you don’t have a job offer and you’re concerned about accruing OPT unemployment days, you may choose a start date that falls on a weekday between through
Calculating Remaining OPT Employment Days
Have you previously been approved for Pre-Completion OPT during your current level of study?
Please enter your “Valid From” and “Card Expires” dates appearing on your EAD card
| Valid From | Card Expires | Employment Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
0 day(s) | ||||
0 day(s) | ||||
0 day(s) |
Important Dates
| Program end date on Form I-20 | |
| OPT application window opens | |
| Earliest OPT start date | |
| Latest OPT start date | 09/18/2021 |
| *Latest OPT end Date | 09/18/2021 |
*Assuming you have not used any pre-completion OPT during your current education level, you will have 365 days of Post-Completion OPT employment.
If you choose an OPT start date of , your OPT end date will be
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