• Photocopy the passport biographic page with the photo and passport expiration date. Use a valid passport even if it is not the passport you used to enter the US most recently. (You will provide information on the expired passport on pg. 7.)
  • Photocopy the F-1 visa, if applicable; visa does not need to be valid.
  • Photocopy of I-94 Information: The I-94 can be either:
  • An electronic I-94 record. Visit: www.cbp.gov/i94 to access and print your record.
  • OR
  • A paper I-94 card stapled into your passport. Include a copy of both sides, even though the back side may be blank.
  • OR
  • A copy of an I-797 Change of Status Approval Notice which includes a new I-94
  • Photocopy of all previous OPT and CPT I-20s:
  • Include copies of all previous CPT and OPT I-20s at KSU and previous schools.
  • Old and new versions of the I-20 are acceptable.
  • Copy all 3 pages.
  • Keep the originals for your records.
  • Copies of original I-20s are best, but you may need to request copies of any lost CPT/OPT I-20s.
  • KSU I-20s: request these from DSO when you turn in your OPT Request.
  • Previous School I-20s: contact them directly
  • If you have never used CPT or OPT in the past, you do not need to include previous I-20s.
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  • Photocopy of Previous EAD(s), if applicable:
  • If an EAD was received in the past, include a copy of the front and back of the card.
  • Can be from OPT approved at a prior institution or different education level.
  • Include previous OPT I-20s and I-797 notice of approval as well if available.

FINANL Steps: Mail your application to USCIS:

Be sure to check all documents for completeness and accuracy.