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Optional Practical Training Application

To receive OPT, CIE must recommend OPT for you in SEVIS and issue a new I-20. CIE requires one week to issue your

OPT I-20. After receiving your OPT I-20, you must mail all application materials, including fee and copy of OPT I-20 to

the USCIS. It can take 90 days to receive OPT approval from USCIS; therefore, please use a mailing address that will

be current for the next 90 days when applying. DO NOT apply for OPT online or without your OPT I-20 from ISSS.

Include in your application all of the following items:

Completed, typed and signed Form I-765, using the appropriate code at item 16

(c)(3)(A) for pre-completion OPT, or

(c)(3)(B) for post-completion OPT

Download the correct form at & read detailed instructions at

765instr.pdf

Photocopies of:

Your latest I-94 card (front and back) or printout (

i94.cbp.dhs.gov )

Your passport – include all biographical information, the photograph, passport expiration date, and your

current F1 visa.

Your last EAD/OPT card (if applicable) and photocopy of I-20(s) with OPT notation from previous OPT

authorization(s)

Two new U.S. passport-style photographs: white background, 2”x2”, head height 1”-1 3/8”, with your name

clearly printed on the back, (photo requirements in I-765 instructions)

Completed typed Form G-1145 for E-notification of acceptance of application: download at ,

click “FORMS.”

Photocopy of your new I-20 with OPT noted on page 2.

To receive your new I-20 recommending you for OPT, submit the attached Student Request for Optional Practical

Training form (completed and signed by you and your Academic Advisor) along with all of the above items

to CIE. You will also need a personal check made out to Department of Homeland Security for $410.00 (no

money order/cashier check)

You will mail your application to USCIS Phoenix Lockbox at one of the following addresses:

For U.S. Postal Service (USPS) deliveries:

For Express mail and courier deliveries (use your own phone number on the form):

USCIS

PO Box 21281

Attn: AOS

Phoenix, AZ 85036

1820 E. Skyharbor Circle S Suite 100

Phoenix, AZ 85034

Note: if you are having your OPT card mailed to you in a state other than Wisconsin, consult with your Immigration Co-

ordinator about mailing to the appropriate USCIS service center. Details available in the I-765 instructions.

Center for International Education– International Student and Scholar Services

Phone 414-229-4846

Garland Hall, Room 138

Fax 414-229-3750

PO Box 413

Milwaukee, WI 53201-0413

REV JZ 11/16

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