True/False OPT: What you need to know about applying for Optional Practical Training

The application process for OPT is not difficult, but it takes time. Right now OPT cases are taking close to 5.5 months to be processed by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Because of this, it’s very important to turn your application in as soon as possible so you don’t miss out on valuable employment time!

View the full article on the OISS Live site, managed by MSU’s Office for International Students and Scholars.

By Allison Fox
Allison Fox Assistant Director, Career Services Network