Can I apply for an Optional Practical Training (OPT) Work Permit?
OPT is available for F-1 students who are enrolled in either an Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree program. To be eligible for OPT, you must successfully complete and graduate from the degree program in which you are enrolled and must attend the last academic year (nine months/three quarters) continuously. If you are interested in applying for OPT, please come to the International Student Office at the beginning of your final quarter at MI and we will assist you with the process. For more information about employment, go to the ‘Visas’ page. The holder of an M-1 visa is allowed to apply for an OPT work permit after the completion of one academic year of study. After completion, full-time OPT for the M-1 is issued for a maximum of three months.
