OPT Handbook for F-1 Students Office of Global Strategies & International Affairs
If at KSU, enter the email address of the Dean or Department Chair, or Principal Investigator (P.I.) or Faculty Supervisor
Official's Phone Number: Enter the phone number of the appropriate individual in the employer's organization who is familiar with, and will monitor, the student's goals and performance.
If at KSU, enter the phone number of the Dean or Department Chair, or the Principal Investigator (P.I.) or Faculty Supervisor
Student Role: This section should be completed by the employer in consultation with the student. Describe what tasks and assignments the student will carry out during the training and how these relate to the student's STEM degree. The plan must cover a specific span of time, and detail specific goals and objectives.
Goals and Objectives: This section should be completed by the employer in consultation with the student. Describe the specific skills, knowledge, and techniques the student will learn or apply; how the student will achieve the goals set out for his or her training; and the training curriculum including the timeline.
Employer Oversight: This section should be completed by the employer in consultation with the student. Explain how the employer provides oversight and supervision of individuals filling positions such as that being filled by the named F-1 student. If the employer has a training program or related policy in place that controls such oversight and supervision, a description of this program or policy may suffice to answer the question.
Measures and Assessments: This section should be completed by the employer in consultation with the student. Explain how the employer measures and confirms whether individuals filling positions such as that being filled by the named F-1 student are acquiring new knowledge and skills. If the employer has a training program or related policy in place that controls such measures and assessments, a description of this program or policy may suffice to answer the question.
Additional Remarks: Use this section to provide any additional information about the training plans
Section 6: Employer Official Certification
Certification of Official with Signatory Authority: Note: The individual who signs this Certification need not be, but can be, the same individual who signed the Employer Certification in Section 4. An employee with signatory authority for the employer should review the certification and affirm the statement by signature. On the material change certification (#4),