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What does the International Center staff do in the OPT process?

April 26, 2017center International opt process staff

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What does the International Center staff do in the OPT process?

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While an international student adviser can recommend OPT permission, USCIS must approve the OPT. The adviser will verify that you are in lawful F-1 status and then create a new I-20 for you with the OPT recommendation. The adviser will also review the rest of your OPT application materials and return the entire application to you with mailing instructions included. Mailing the application to USCIS is your responsibility.