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You must be physically present in the US at the time you submit your OPT application.
Travel While OPT or OPT STEM Extension is Pending Travel during the OPT application process is allowed, but not recommended as it poses certain risks.
Applying during COVID-19 The regulations state that to be eligible to apply for OPT, you must have valid F-1 status, which is only possible if you are physically in the U.S. Although we normally advise that you apply only from within the U.S., this may not be possible given the current pandemic.
Yes, you may travel abroad while working on an OPT. You must have an unexpired EAD, be working for the OPT employer and be otherwise be admissible. It becomes a bit more complicated if you have an H1B application pending, in which case you should consult with your H1B attorney prior to planning any travel abroad.
You can apply for OPT up to 90 days before and up to 60 days after your expected program completion date. In addition, USCIS must receive your application within 30 days of when BIO recommends your I-20 for OPT. You must be physically present in the United States at the time USCIS receives your OPT application.
Ing to SEVP guidance (pdf), "Students participating in OPT and STEM OPT may work remotely as long as they continue to comply with the regulatory requirements regarding practical training at 8 CFR 214.2(f)(10)(ii) and continue the training's mentoring relationship, including completion of the Form I-983, 'Training ...
On or before the first day of the date of your authorized OPT period, you will receive an automated email from SEVP to create an SEVP Portal account. All information reported in the SEVP Portal will directly reflect in your SEVIS record and maintain your status requirements during Post-Completion OPT.
OPT applications are rejected frequently due to missing or inaccurate information. Here's a checklist to ensure your documents are correct: Form I-765: Use the latest version from the USCIS website, fill in all required fields, and check your answers carefully.
You can only report new employment within 10 days of the employment start date. If you fail to report within 10 days or cannot access the SEVP OPT Portal, you can use the OPT Employer update request at the international student portal. ISS will then manually update your SEVIS record with the employment information.
If you are not actively working, your STEM OPT status could be in jeopardy. You are allowed up to 150 days of unemployment (including both the initial OPT and STEM OPT extension periods), but you need to ensure that your overall unemployment period stays within this limit to maintain your visa status.