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OPT - Optional Practical Training

OPT Overview and Eligibility
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Harrisburg University and International Student Office have no influence over USCIS, the final arbiter of OPT applications. HU and ISO...
Tue, 21 May, 2024 at 2:35 PM
OPT Application Process
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Harrisburg University and International Student Office have no influence over USCIS, the final arbiter of OPT applications. HU and ISO...
Tue, 21 May, 2024 at 2:35 PM
OPT/STEM OPT Employment Updates and Reporting
When you are ready to submit your request, please login to the Terra Dotta System and navigate to the Request Center to find the OPT / STEM OPT Employmen...
Tue, 8 Oct, 2024 at 3:42 PM
OPT--What happens if I don't graduate on time?
Students may apply for OPT in their last semester, up to 90 days before their program end date.  In some cases, a student with a pending OPT application cou...
Fri, 9 Apr, 2021 at 2:39 PM
OPT FAQ on COVID-19 updates
Please see below the guidance from USCIS for COVID-19 updates for students on OPT/STEM OPT.   https://www.ice.gov/doclib/coronavirus/covid19faq.pdf ...
Thu, 19 Nov, 2020 at 9:33 AM