Free F-1 student planning tool
Use the calculator to organize your post-completion OPT filing dates, then work through the steps below before you submit Form I-765.
USCIS instructions generally allow post-completion OPT filings up to 90 days before the program end date and no later than 60 days after it. Your DSO recommendation date is also essential to the timeline.
Review your I-20, coordinate the OPT recommendation with your DSO, and gather the identity, status, and prior authorization documents required for your application. Check the current USCIS instructions before submission.
TrackMyOPT provides educational planning information, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements and your individual situation with your DSO or a qualified immigration professional.