Can I apply for 12 months of Optional Practical Training at the end of a new degree program?
Yes, F-1 students are eligible for 12 months of optional practical training for EACH higher level of education, that is, a Bachelor’s student gets 1 year of OPT after the BS degree, and would be eligible for another after a Master’s. A person with a Master’s degree, however, would not get an OPT if s/he returned for a second Bachelor’s degree, even if s/he didn’t use it after the first Bachelor’s degree.
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- If I complete one degree program, take 12 months of practical training, and then begin a second course of study, am I eligible for an additional 12 months of practical training?
- Can I apply for 12 months of Optional Practical Training at the end of my new degree program?
- Can I apply for 12 months of Optional Practical Training at the end of a new degree program?
