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You must meet certain eligibilities in order to apply and be authorized for OPT. Please meet with an International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) staff for more information about OPT. If you are eligible, please review the various steps below to learn how apply for OPT.  \nPhase 1-Obtain an OPT Recommendation from ISSS  \n1. Completed the “OPT Authorization Request Form” included in this packet.  \n2. Attach a letter from your academic advisor stating the end date of your studies or your expected graduation date. This letter should be on department letter head and sent via e-mail directly from the advisor to [international@xavier.edu](international@xavier.edu).  \nPhase 2 – Assemble & Mail OPT Application Packet to USCIS  \n1. Include a check in the amount of $410 USD and payable to “U.S. Department of Homeland Security”.  \n2. You will need to include two (2) passport-sized pictures of yourself taken within 30 days. You may get these at many locations, including at CIE and at Walgreen’s Pharmacy. Please write your name on the back of the pictures as well as your I-94 number.  \n3. Complete the USCIS form I-765. The form can be found online [at](at www.uscis.gov. It must)[ ](at www.uscis.gov. It must)[www.uscis.gov](at www.uscis.gov. It must)[. It must](at www.uscis.gov. It must) be filled out neatly in black or blue ink. We suggest you type it online, print it, and then sign it in blue ink. Indicate the correct OPT type on the form below:  \na. Pre-Completion OPT notation: (c) (3) (A)  \nb. Post-Completion OPT notation: (c) (3) (B)  \n4. Copy of the front and back of your I-20 with your new OPT Recommendation on it. Keep the Original for yourself.  \n5. If you have participated in OPT or CPT at this degree level, include copies of those I-20s.  \n6. Print out a copy of your I-94 card online at [https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/request.html](https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/request.html) .  \n7. Copy of your passport page that shows your picture and personal information.  \n8. Copy of your visa (or if you changed status to F-1 in the US, a copy of the I-797 Approval Notice) .  \n9. Copy of any EAD cards received at this degree level.  \nPlease arrange your OPT application packet in the above order. Once you have everything ready, you may stop by the CIE and meet with an ISSS staff during Walk-In Advising hours (M-Th, 12-4pm) for final review. After your appointment, you will submit the OPT application packet to:  \nIf by regular mail:  If by courier: (i.e. UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc. )  \nUSCIS USCIS  \nP.O. Box 21281 Attn: AOS  \nPhoenix, AZ 85036 1820 E. Skyharbor Circle S  \nPhoenix, AZ 85034  \nImportant Notes:  \n􀁸 Will you be living at the same address for 90-120 days following your application? If you are unsure, use the address for the Center for International Education.  \n􀁸 Your receipt notice will come within 30 days of USCIS receiving your application. 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