What Is the Difference Between Pre-Completion Opt and Post-Completion Opt?

What Is the Difference Between Pre-Completion Opt and Post-Completion Opt?

Pre-completion OPT: Occurs before a student's program end date. Post-completion OPT: occurs after a student's program end date, or after completion of all course requirements. Occurs after regular post- completion OPT.

What is pre and post-completion OPT?

Pre-Completion OPT: Any portion of OPT used before the student's Program End Date. It may be part-time or full-time. Post-Completion OPT: Any portion of OPT used after the student's Program End Date. ... This type of OPT is a 24-month extension of OPT.

What does pre-completion OPT mean?

Pre-completion OPT is OPT for which you are authorized before you complete your program of study. ... You may apply for pre-completion OPT up to 90 days before you will complete your full academic year. No employer is required at the time of application.

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