SAMPLE personal check for OPT application

3. Form G-1145

• Attach to the top of the OPT Application Packet
• Use this form to request text and email notification(s) regarding your application. Download the form at http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/g-1145.pdf

WARNING! USCIS will rarely contact you by phone regarding the status of your OPT application. If you receive a phone call from a person claiming to work for USCIS or any other government agency, do not provide your personal information to them. Note the person's name, phone number, and email address, and contact your DSO before responding.

4. Form I-765

Download the I-765 form from the USCIS web site ( https://www.uscis.gov/i-765) and review the I-765 instructions found there. Important: Use the most current version. It is best to download it just before mailing the application since USCIS updates it frequently.

Step III: Complete the Form I-765

These following directions are designed to help you complete the Form I-765 in order to apply for Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). Please note that the following suggestions are not legal advice and provide a general overview of the most commonly misunderstood items—be sure to complete ALL relevant fields of the Form I-765. Be sure to use the most recent version of the Form I-765 by visiting the USCIS I-765 website (https://www.uscis.gov/i-765).