OPT timeline

Feb 28
submitted the following items to USCIS

  • Form I-765
  • Form G-1145
  • Filing Fee check
  • Photocopy of valid, unexpired passport biographical page
  • Photocopy of most recent F-1 visa
  • Printout of most recent electronic I-94
  • 2 U.S. passport-sized photos
  • Photocopy of I-20 with OPT recommendation

Mar 18
received a receipt notification

July 3
notified of the OPT approval

July 7
received the EAD card