Post-completion Optional Practical Training is optional work authorization F-1 international students have earned, and may apply for, one term before completing a degree at the UO. OPT extends your F-1 status for 12 months for purposes of practical training in the U.S. related to your major. The OPT application process requires advance planning with the ISSS office and is approved by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

You can learn more about OPT and join our workshops from Zoom using this webpage: https://isss.uoregon.edu/optional-practical-training-opt

This event is part of International Education Month. Learn more about International Education Month here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM