I-765 : Important Tips for OPT and STEM OPT Applications
Transcript
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Hello, and welcome
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to the ISSO.
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We all know that forms
from the US government can be quite confusing.
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The I-765, which is the USCIS application
for employment authorization, is no different,
00:00:17.360 --> 00:00:20.500
but we're here to help! In this video, we will be guiding
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you through our I-765 sample form on our website,
highlighting a few sections where mistakes
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are common.
00:00:26.960 --> 00:00:29.890
Quick Disclaimer: As government documents are updated often,
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always check the sample
for the most up-to-date version and reference
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USCIS's instructions, as well.
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Okay, let's get started.
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You can find our sample form on our OPT and STEM OPT
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web pages under the USCIS checklist. Or, you can search for it by typing "I-765."
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Here is our sample form. You will see a step-by-step and section-by-section
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guide. Carefully review all of the notes while filling in your own form.
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On Page 1, Part 1, you will indicate your reason for applying.
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If you're applying for pre or post completion OPT, be sure to select box "1A."
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Select box "1C" only if you are
applying for the STEM OPT extension.
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Keep in mind that if you are completing
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your program and you are STEM eligible, you will need to apply for Post-Completion OPT
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first. The earliest you may apply for the STEM OPT extension is 90 days
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before the expiration of your OPT EAD card.
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At the beginning of
Part 2,
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you will indicate your full legal
name. Be sure to indicate your family name
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(which we commonly refer to as last name)
in "1A," and then your given name (which we
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commonly refer to as first name) in "1B." Please
refer to your passport for this information.
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On page 2, you
will indicate your address.
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USCIS will send all documentation
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to the US mailing address you choose
which should be valid for 4 - 5 months. It's
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OK if your mailing address is different from
the US address where you currently live.
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Be sure to format the address
correctly: If you use another person's
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address, write their name in the "care of" box.
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Start with the street number of the building followed by the street name. If the street
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name includes a direction, such as East or West, make sure to include it.
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Then, you will input the apartment or mailbox number, if applicable. Lastly,
you will input the city, state, and zip code.
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This section on page
3 is very important.
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If you are applying for Pre-Completion OPT, that is,
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OPT during your degree program,
you will indicate "C3A." If you are
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applying for Post-Completion OPT, which is work authorization that begins after you complete
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your program, you will indicate "C3B."
If you are currently on Post-Completion OPT
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and are now applying for the STEM OPT extension,
you will indicate "C3C." Please also
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note, the items below apply
only to the STEM-OPT extension.
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On page 5 of the form,
be sure that you sign in black ink. USCIS
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does not accept e-signatures.
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Finally on page 7
you will indicate any previously authorized
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OPT and/or CPT and
any previous SEVIS numbers. Instructions on
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the left side and examples are within the
sample form.
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Thank you so much for watching
this video. Best of luck with your application!
Hello, and welcome
00:00:06.200 --> 00:00:07.200
to the ISSO.
00:00:07.200 --> 00:00:11.061
We all know that forms
from the US government can be quite confusing.
00:00:11.924 --> 00:00:17.360
The I-765, which is the USCIS application
for employment authorization, is no different,
00:00:17.360 --> 00:00:20.500
but we're here to help! In this video, we will be guiding
00:00:20.500 --> 00:00:25.960
you through our I-765 sample form on our website,
highlighting a few sections where mistakes
00:00:25.960 --> 00:00:26.960
are common.
00:00:26.960 --> 00:00:29.890
Quick Disclaimer: As government documents are updated often,
00:00:29.890 --> 00:00:34.180
always check the sample
for the most up-to-date version and reference
00:00:34.180 --> 00:00:35.969
USCIS's instructions, as well.
00:00:36.000 --> 00:00:38.842
Okay, let's get started.
00:00:39.048 --> 00:00:41.710
You can find our sample form on our OPT and STEM OPT
00:00:41.710 --> 00:00:47.310
web pages under the USCIS checklist. Or, you can search for it by typing "I-765."
00:00:48.310 --> 00:00:52.300
Here is our sample form. You will see a step-by-step and section-by-section
00:00:52.300 --> 00:00:56.030
guide. Carefully review all of the notes while filling in your own form.
00:00:57.030 --> 00:01:00.329
On Page 1, Part 1, you will indicate your reason for applying.
00:01:00.329 --> 00:01:05.670
If you're applying for pre or post completion OPT, be sure to select box "1A."
00:01:05.670 --> 00:01:09.409
Select box "1C" only if you are
applying for the STEM OPT extension.
00:01:10.409 --> 00:01:11.840
Keep in mind that if you are completing
00:01:11.840 --> 00:01:16.479
your program and you are STEM eligible, you will need to apply for Post-Completion OPT
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first. The earliest you may apply for the STEM OPT extension is 90 days
00:01:21.310 --> 00:01:24.710
before the expiration of your OPT EAD card.
00:01:25.710 --> 00:01:26.759
At the beginning of
Part 2,
00:01:26.759 --> 00:01:31.290
you will indicate your full legal
name. Be sure to indicate your family name
00:01:31.290 --> 00:01:36.490
(which we commonly refer to as last name)
in "1A," and then your given name (which we
00:01:36.490 --> 00:01:41.779
commonly refer to as first name) in "1B." Please
refer to your passport for this information.
00:01:43.779 --> 00:01:45.060
On page 2, you
will indicate your address.
00:01:45.060 --> 00:01:47.890
USCIS will send all documentation
00:01:47.890 --> 00:01:52.490
to the US mailing address you choose
which should be valid for 4 - 5 months. It's
00:01:52.490 --> 00:01:56.720
OK if your mailing address is different from
the US address where you currently live.
00:01:56.720 --> 00:02:00.790
Be sure to format the address
correctly: If you use another person's
00:02:00.790 --> 00:02:03.740
address, write their name in the "care of" box.
00:02:03.740 --> 00:02:07.630
Start with the street number of the building followed by the street name. If the street
00:02:07.630 --> 00:02:11.230
name includes a direction, such as East or West, make sure to include it.
00:02:11.230 --> 00:02:19.069
Then, you will input the apartment or mailbox number, if applicable. Lastly,
you will input the city, state, and zip code.
00:02:19.183 --> 00:02:22.069
This section on page
3 is very important.
00:02:22.069 --> 00:02:25.489
If you are applying for Pre-Completion OPT, that is,
00:02:25.489 --> 00:02:29.840
OPT during your degree program,
you will indicate "C3A." If you are
00:02:29.840 --> 00:02:34.840
applying for Post-Completion OPT, which is work authorization that begins after you complete
00:02:34.840 --> 00:02:39.920
your program, you will indicate "C3B."
If you are currently on Post-Completion OPT
00:02:39.920 --> 00:02:45.629
and are now applying for the STEM OPT extension,
you will indicate "C3C." Please also
00:02:45.629 --> 00:02:48.410
note, the items below apply
only to the STEM-OPT extension.
00:02:49.410 --> 00:02:53.750
On page 5 of the form,
be sure that you sign in black ink. USCIS
00:02:53.750 --> 00:02:55.590
does not accept e-signatures.
00:02:57.590 --> 00:03:01.200
Finally on page 7
you will indicate any previously authorized
00:03:01.200 --> 00:03:06.310
OPT and/or CPT and
any previous SEVIS numbers. Instructions on
00:03:06.310 --> 00:03:09.230
the left side and examples are within the
sample form.
00:03:09.230 --> 00:03:12.700
Thank you so much for watching
this video. Best of luck with your application!