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Any limit for MA GPA?

Can you give information about CPT under OPT-Stem? Is there any 11 month or 12 month limitations for eligibility for STEM-OPT?

I am in bfa fashion designing .. what kind of work can I apply for? Can it be at fashion stores like macys?

@Drishti Bajla.. nice question.. I want to know about that too

Does this method work for internships?

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do we need to take the internship class?

is it mandatory?

Is AAU will help to apply the CPT or do I need to apply by myself?

I submitted my I-20 OPT request last Wednesday and haven’t received any follow up email about the issuing process. It’s stated in the email within 3 business days. What should I do now since I need to apply for OPT asap?

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I am MA student completing in this December. When should i apply for opt

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-Can you give information about CPT under OPT - STEM? Is there a 11 month or 12 month limitations for the eligibility for STEM - OPT?

Can I use OPT for internship after I graduate?

So we need to take the internship class in order to apply for cpt or do I need to take the class if I am eligible for it then try to find an internship? Can you please explain it furthermore I'm little lost.

@Jennie you will get OPT I-20 today

@yilong MA GPA 2.5 higher

How soon should I apply for OPT? The moment the last semester starts?

Does freelance work apply for OPT time?

@Drishti CPT is before you graduate ; OPT/STEM is after you graduate

Can you only get an OTP when you already have an offer to work?

@Devashree If your major is fashion, you may work at Macy;s, we need to review your offer letter for CPT.

@minkyoung you need to get an offer first for CPT

OPT tutorial: https://my.academyart.edu/content/dam/assets/pdf/int-stud/opt-online-tutorial.pdf

Yes I Understand but for OPT- STEM eligibility you can only work 11 or 12 months during CPT so I want to know the exact time period?

Download and complete most current I-765: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-765.pdf

Does STEM allow you to extend opt?

Yes it does 24 months extention

What is stem

Majors that come under science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)

How can we extend opt?

If we have just 1 year

Complete the OPT I-20 Request Form and upload your completed I-765 for review: https://my.academyart.edu/aau-forms/international-admissions/opt-i-20-request-form

Hi , I submitted my OPT I-20 Request at 24th September. But I still haven't received any updates about the process.

@Yiwen as long as you maintain your F-1 status, yes, you may apply for CPT with expired visa

Hi, I am an IAD MA student.In case, I have to go back to my country during OPT or STEM program to renew my visa before entering the States. (When I apply for an F-1 visa, I will get only one year visa) What type of visa do I have to apply for? because during that time I will be no longer in student status.

My one year academic f1 status ends in may 2022.. when do I apply for CPT

What does it mean to apply opt online ?Isn’t it the same as filing the I-765?

@minkyoung during Fall/Spring semester, you need to work 20 hours per week.

The link for online submission didn’t come through in the chat

@Parshwa you may start to apply for OPT now

If I haven't found a job, my application for OPT is going to be declined by USCIS?

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My employer has to be an e-verified company If I want to apply for OPT, right?

I am in my 1st MA semester can I apply to a CPT for an internship during summer break next year?

You should upload your EAD when completing the OPT Employment Report Form: https://my.academyart.edu/aau-forms/international-admissions/opt-reporting-form

@Nar Derin you must find an internship first and register for class once you are qualified.

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My F1 Visa expires on jun 2022 and I will be graduating May 2022, Do I need to get a new visa or what do I need to do for OPT?

@minkyoung 90 days prior to your program ends

Hi I will graduate in my major at the end of 2021 but I would like to apply to another major for the spring semester 2022. Can I still apply for the OPT?

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@Nar Derin yes, you may do freelancing while on OPT

@Raj if your major is not STEM, you may apply for change of status, please consult with an immigration lawyer

Can you tell me about MAVNI program anything

For clarification, Do I have to receive confirmation for the internship position from the company first then apply for CPT?

Hi can I apply for an OTP visa more then 90 days before the end of my last semester?

@minkyoung you need to apply for OPT and wait for the EAD card, then you can start to work

My last semester is going to be Spring 2022. I would like to get some work experience in the US after I grafuate. Should I apply for OPT or CPT and when?

My F1 Visa expires on jun 2022 and I will be graduating May 2022, Do I need to get a new visa? what do I need to do for OPT or does the ead card gives me the right to stay here?

E-verify: https://www.e-verify.gov/

How late can I choose the start date of my OPT after graduation?

Which majors come under STEM?

@Yuzi yes, you may work on contract jobs on CPT/OPT

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Can u give information about the CPT under OPT- STEM? What are the limitations i.e 11 months or 12 months for the eligibility for OPT-StEM relatedCan I travel during my OPt if my F1 visa has expired? Can I apply for a Visa extension during my OPT?For Visa extension, do I need to be registered for the particular semester that I am extending for or just a general registration of classes?

Repost: could I apply for cpt/work/intern if my F-1 visa has expired but have I-20 authorized to stay? And can I apply for opt again after my MFA end if I’ve applied it before (after my BFA) but decided to enroll in MFA later instead of working at the time (so it just expired)?

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@Drishti if you don't work for full time CPT for 1 year, it does not affect on OPT/STEM

Any limit of GPA for CPT of ma? not short-term

Can I apply for an OTP visa more then 90 days before the end of my last semester ?

@jingwei OPT is given once per degree level

Since only 20 hours is allowed, does the mean I can’t be an RA and also take the internship class?

In case, if I have to go back to my country during OPT or STEM program to renew my visa before entering the States. (When I apply for an F-1 visa, I will get only one year visa) What type of visa do I have to apply for? because during that time I will be no longer in student status.

I’m graduating on Spring 2022, can I still apply for internship after graduation (summer 2022)? If yes, do I need to do with OPT or can I apply for CPT?

I am graduating in Fall 2021, should I start applying for OPT?

@lianlian current processing time is 3-6 months

Can I apply for an OTP visa more then 90 days before the end of my last semester?

Can I travel during my opt if my F1 visa has expired? Can I apply for a Visa extension during my OPT?For Visa extension, do I need to be registered for the particular semester that I am extending for or just a general registration of classes?

Do I have to find a job already before I apply for OPT?

@lianlian if you submitted OPT I-20 request form online, please make sure to get a confirmation email from school, if not, please submit again.

Is there any way to extend opt if my course allows 1 year OPT ?

If I wanted to start my masters and my f1 is expired do I need to go back to my country to renew my visa or can I do it in the US?

I think I missed it, but when should I apply for my CPT? And do I need a job to get my CPT accepted on your end?

For clarification, Do I have to receive confirmation for the internship position from the company first then apply for CPT?

Do I need to change my sponsor’s F2 I-20 form and how? Thank you

Other than mailing the OPT packet do I need to fill any other forms on the USCIS website ?

So we need to take the internship class in order to apply for cpt or do I need to take the class if I am eligible for it then try to find an internship? Can you please explain it furthermore I'm little lost.

How long is the short-term cpt?

Do I have to be accepted to an internship before I register internship class?

@devashree you may apply for CPT in May 2022

I recently applied for OPT, and found I missed few informations... Since I haven't received any message from USCIS to resubmit, can I send the corrected documents by my self? Or should I inform international student center?

What charges should I expect to pay for when applying for my OPT visa/ will I only pay for the application fee when applying for the OPT?

@shiny, for OPT, you can mail the application to USCIS or fill out the form online.

Can I apply for my OPT knowing that I graduate in fall2021 but I would like to apply for another major just for the spring semester 2022?

Since only 20 hours is allowed, does that mean I can’t be an RA and also take the internship class?

How long is the short-term cpt

For Visa extension, do I need to be registered for the particular semester that I am extending for or just a general registration of classes?

Where can I access the presentation shown in the webinar?

I will graduate in Spring 2022. I have only one class left in Spring 2022. Is that going to affect my OPT registration?

@Yunzi for OPT, your company doesn't need to be E-verified

@Kalpak: I will email the recording link and presentation by end of day tomorrow

@kathleen_ArtU Thank you.

does it mean I need to get employed before 90 days after my graduate, otherwise I have leave US.

@Parshwa as far as know, MAVNI is for US military, we don't have the info for that.

I would like to clarify my questions. Do I have to have job offers already before I apply for OPT? I

Is it possible apply STEM OPT 3D modeling major?

@Yilong CPT for credit, GPA 3.0 for short term, GPA 2.5

I’m graduating on Spring 2022, can I still apply for internship after graduation (Summer 2022)? If yes, do I need to use OPT or can I still apply for CPT?

Is there any way to extend opt if my course allows 1 year OPT ?

Since only 20 hours is allowed, does that mean I can’t be an RA and also take the internship class?

If I haven't found any jobs, can I apply for OPT?

For Visa extension, do I need to be registered for the particular semester that I am extending for or just a general registration of classes?

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If the internship is unpaid, do i still need to apply for cpt?

@Nan if you have a question about F-2, please contact us. intlservices@academyart.edu

When should I apply for the CPT? (Didn’t get an answer on my previous question)

@cherry Thank you.

How many days the OPT give me to get employed after my gaduate?

Does OPT hav to be paid job or can it be volunteer work as well? Like for a non-profit etc?

@Yijun, if you become a O1visa holder, please contact us, so we can update your student status.

@Alice, please contact us

@Kabelo, now the I-765 fee is $410.

How long does it normally take to get the CPT I20 document after submitting the certificate of job offer?

For Visa extension, do I need to be registered for the particular semester that I am extending for or just a general registration of classes?

@Kalpak, you will receive this webinar recording by email.

What fees should will have to pay for when applying for my OPT visa/will I only have to pay for my OPT application?

Is there webinar available for O1?

I will graduate in Spring 2022. I have only one class left in Spring 2022. Is that going to affect my OPT registration?

Since only 20 hours is allowed, does that mean I can’t be an RA and also take the internship class?

No I am asking a particular question. I have the checklist For Visa extension, do I need to be registered for the particular semester that I am extending for or just a general registration of classes?

@Runna you must find an employment before your 90 days unemployment ends.

I’m graduating on Spring 2022, can I still apply for internship after graduation (Summer 2022)? If yes, do I need to use OPT or can I still apply for CPT?

@Callista as long as you are on program, and you are qualified, you may apply for CPT before your program ends.

Is it legal to work without issuing a CPT if it’s an unpaid job?

@Wenli, if your green card gets approved, please send us a copy, so we can update your student group

Thank you so much for answering my question!

Thank you!

@Drishti you need to register for upcoming semester to get a travel signature

Thank you for answering my question

Will I only have to pay for my OPT application

Thank you so much for this webinar

@Chieh it normally takes 3 business days to get CPT I-20.

@Hyeryung before graduate; CPT, after graduate; OPT

How long it takes to get the cpt?

Thank you

Thank you !

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Thank you to those that attended today, and to those that will watch this recording! Thank you to Polly, John, Jamie, and Cherry for the great presentation, advice, and valuable contacts/links! Enjoy the rest of the Fall semester students and be well!

Thank you so uch!!

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my majors code is 10.0304 is it STEM approved

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