F-1 Student: OPT Requested Form I-20 Application – SUNY Polytechnic Institute Forms

This form is for students currently enrolled at SUNY Poly only.

All F-1 Students seeking Optional Practical Training (OPT) authorization (pre or post completion), must submit this form for issuance of a Form I-20 with OPT Requested prior to submitting their application for OPT to USCIS.

Applications for OPT are not complete until the student has fully submitted all requirements to USCIS as instructed.

The ISS may take 5-7 business days to process your request. Once this is processed, you will receive your requested Form I-20, as well as further instructions to complete your application, at your SUNY Poly email address.

*There is no need to contact the ISS to inquire about the status of your request or to inform us of your submission. Once your request is processed, you will be notified through your SUNY Poly email.*

Do not submit this form unless you are certain of your graduation date and your desired OPT Start Date.

Your requested OPT start date cannot be changed once your application has been submitted.

F-1 Student: OPT Form I-20 Request

Name * Required
First Last
Preferred Email * Required

You may not be able to access your SUNY Poly email a few months after your graduation. Please be sure to list the best email for the ISS Office to reach you at.
University ID * Required
SEVIS ID * Required
Is this Your Final Semester? * Required
Anticipated Program Completion Date * Required
Your program completion date is the last day of final exams in your final semester, as listed on the SUNY Poly academic calendar online.
Are you applying for: * Required
- PRE Completion OPT
- POST Completion OPT
PRE completion OPT is for employment during your program of study. POST completion OPT is for employment after you have graduated from your program of study.
How many credits have you completed toward this degree? * Required
Degree Level * Required
Program of Study (Major) * Required

Eg: Accounting, Computer & Information Science, Business, etc.
Name of your academic/faculty advisor * Required
Requested OPT Start Date * Required
MM slash DD slash YYYY

You may request any date within 60 days after the last day of your final semester. Your requested day MUST a) be after your graduation date, b) be in the future.
Requested OPT End Date * Required
MM slash DD slash YYYY

OPT will end 364 days after your requested start date
Full-Time / Part-Time * Required
*Post Completion OPT is ALWAYS Full Time.* Full Time: more than 20 hours/week Part Time: 20 or less hours/week
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