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2007/2008 Optional Practical Training and Visa Options after Practical Training Seminars

Step One:  Optional Practical Training (OPT)

These workshops will be a detailed discussion on OPT for F-1 graduate students. Topics covered will include when to apply, how to apply, required paperwork, SEVIS implications, time frames and what to expect. Any graduate student with an interest in OPT is welcome; however, students close to finishing their programs will perhaps benefit the most.

F-1 students may file for OPT up to 90 days prior to completion and up to 60 days after completion of program/degree requirements. Therefore, F-1 students may apply for OPT after they have completed their program and during their 60 day grace period. However, an OPT start date may not be more than 60 days after the program end date.

**Master's degree candidates finishing at the end of spring semester should be advised that their official program completion date is commencement  - not the end date on the I-20 (June 30).

Several OPT sessions will be held. We will post them here as they are arranged. 

OPT applications can be obtained from the reception desk of 120 Alexander (office hours are 9AM to 5PM ) or can be downloaded from our website.

*J-1 students interested in Academic Training should make an appointment to meet with Mladenka Tomasevic (mtomasev@princeton.edu) individually. Information on AT can be found on our website.

Step Two:  Visa Options beyond Practical Training

The attorney workshops will focus on visa possibilities for both F-1 and J-1 graduate students after practical training.  The guest speakers will be local immigration attorneys who will discuss H-1B processing, other non-immigrant options, permanent residence, and related topics.

The Career Services has arranged an additional session for both undergraduates and graduate students:

WORK & VISA OPTIONS IN THE U.S. Completed
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 4:30 - 5:30PM  Frist 302

Immigration attorneys from McCandlish Holton Immigration Practice Group will talk about work authorization, green card, and visa options for post-graduation employment. Students of all class years, including graduate students, are invited to attend to learn more about options and procedures if they wish to work in the United States after graduation.