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Refer to the STEM OPT Application Checklist of Required Documentation for the list of items to include in your application.
Final Steps
Online Filing Option:
USCIS announced on 04/10/2021 that F-1 students can now file Form I-765 online for OPT (Optional Practical Training).
- Review the USCIS resource page below carefully and consult with your international student advisor to discuss online filing.
- Students are responsible for submitting all documents required for online filing in the USCIS online account.
Individuals can file 11 USCIS forms online, which can all be found on the Forms Available to File Online page. To file these forms online, individuals must first create a USCIS online account at myaccount.uscis.gov. This free account allows them to:
- Submit their forms;
- Pay their fees;
- Track the status of their case;
- Communicate with USCIS through a secure inbox; and
- Respond to Requests for Evidence.
USCIS continues to accept the latest paper version of these forms by mail.
Paper Filing:
Send your complete STEM OPT application with fee to USCIS, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.
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