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Please review the information on this page carefully and contact your international advisor with any questions.
You do not need a job offer to apply for OPT.
What is OPT?
Post-completion OPT gives F-1 students the opportunity to work in the United States after completion of their degree.
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Please note that reporting requirements for STEM OPT do not apply to students on Post-completion OPT.
It's a good idea to make a note of any questions or concerns so that you can review them in your OPT advising appointment.
2. Take the Optional Practical Training (OPT) Orientation Quiz.
This is required before International Affairs will issue an I-20 with OPT recommendation.
It is important to review all details on this page to ensure that you understand how to maintain F-1 status while your OPT application is pending and when your OPT is approved.
A new I-20 with OPT dates on page two is required to apply for OPT.
Step 2
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2. Submit the International Graduation Verification form in MyUWF
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You must be logged into MyUWF to access the International Graduation Verification Form.
Once logged into MyUWF, search for "International Graduation Verification."
Do not use the navigate.uwf.edu for your academic advisor. This will delay the approval of your form.
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