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What is the maximum duration of post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT)?

April 26, 2017duration maximum opt Post-Completion practical TRAINING

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What is the maximum duration of post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT)?

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In general, OPT is limited to a maximum of 12 months, full-time OPT per degree level. Certain students in F-1 status who are science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degree holders may be eligible to receive a 17-month extension of their post-completion OPT.