Step-by-Step Instruction on OPT Application
We strongly encourage you to apply online! See Page 46
If you are eligible for OPT, and ready to apply, please talk to your DSO and request OPT. Your DSO will enter your information and recommend in SEVIS. Your DSO will issue you a new I-20 with OPT recommendation. After receiving your OPT I-20, please carefully check on the information for accuracy. Pay more attention to Education Level, Program End Date, DSO Signature, Your Signature, and the new Travel Signature. Report immediately to your DSO if there are any errors.
All documents should be printed or copied single-sided
U.S. Passport Photos (with name and I-94 number written lightly in pencil on back of each), taken within the past 30 days.
USCIS Fee of $410. Check, Money Order, or Credit Card payment made payable to: "U.S. Department of Homeland Security." Write your SEVIS ID in the memo line.
Form G-1145 to confirm receipt and obtain case number in advance of paper notification: http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/g-1145.pdf
Original form I-765: https://www.uscis.gov/i-765
Copy of OPT I-20 (pages 1-3) issued by your DSO within the past 30 days. Don't forget to sign it!
Copy of currently valid passport biographical page and F-1 visa stamp, if applicable.
Copy of expired passport biographical page if you used that document to enter the U.S. most recently.
Printout of electronic I-94 record ( https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/) or copy of paper Form I-94 (both sides).
Copies of all previous CPT I-20s (from KSU and/or previous schools), if applicable.
Copies of all previous OPT I-20s and EAD card(s) (from KSU and/or previous schools), if applicable.
SPECIAL CASES (RARE): If your KSU OPT I-20 shows less than 1 academic year (2 semesters) of enrollment