Pre-completion OPT Instructions

Student applying for pre-completion OPT must still have coursework remaining before s/he completes his or her degree.

OPT is limited to 20 hours/week while school is in session. Full-time OPT authorization can be applied for during the summer vacation and other school breaks. Remember that there are only 12 total months available. OPT done before a degree is completed will count against post-completion OPT. For example, if you do 3 months of pre-completion OPT, you will have only 9 months of post-completion OPT available after you graduate.

Please make an appoinment with us to discuss pre-completion OPT and for application materials.