Work After Graduation: F-1 Optional Practical Training

Presented by: 
OISS Advisers
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Audience/Session Link to Recording Link to Slides Date
Most Masters Students 1 RECORDING > SLIDES > 2/2
Yale College (includes CPT) 1 RECORDING > SLIDES > 2/3
Art, Drama, Music Students RECORDING > SLIDES > 2/7
Medical Students RECORDING > SLIDES > 2/9
Most Masters Students 2 RECORDING > SLIDES > 2/10
GSAS PhD Students RECORDING > SLIDES > 2/10
Yale College (includes CPT) 2 RECORDING > SLIDES > 2/15
Law Students RECORDING > SLIDES > 2/20

Interested in working in the U.S. after graduation? You may be eligible to apply for F-1 Optional Practical Training, a work authorization based on your F-1 student visa. This session covers some of the basics of OPT and how to apply.

Two very important factors to know before attending are: 1) You do not need a job in order to apply for OPT and 2) You must be physically present in the US in order to apply for OPT.