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Acknowledgement of Understanding  \nI understand that Iam completely responsible for properly filing my OPT application with the USCIS, asexplained below, and tracking its processing through the USCIS Case Status Online System.  \nMy Signature My Name (please print)  \nDate Signed  \nPleasesenda copy of this signed form tointernational@purchase.edu  \n# II. Be sure that your application contains all of the documents below in the following order:\n\n1. Two passport format photos, taken no more than 30 days before you are submitting your OPTapplication, with your name and SEVIS ID\\# printed on the back in pencil or felt marker.  \n2. $410 Fee: Check/Money Order payable to U.S Department of Homeland Security  \n3. Form G-1145 E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance  \n4. Form I-765 (properly completed and signed in black ink)  \n5. A copy of your newly issued form I-20 with your DSO OPT recommendation on page two as wellas copies of previously issued I-20s.  \n6. Copy of passport Identification page  \n7. Copy of F-1 Visa  \n8. Form I-94 (photocopy of paper I-94 or electronic I-94)  \n9. Copy of Employment Authorization Document (EAD card - if applicable)  \nIII. Make aphotocopy of all the above documents foryour records.  \nIV. Paperclip the entire packet and place itina manila envelope.  \nV. Your complete application (see section II above) must be received at USCIS within the followingdeadlines:  \n1. Within 30 days of the DSO’s OPT recommendation on your Form I-20, that is, signature on page 1  \n2. For students applying for Post-OPT, your application may not be received atthe USCIS Lockboxlater than 60 days after you completed your program of study.  \n3. Send your application by priority or express mail (recommended) that will provide you with proofof timely receipt.  \n# VI. File your complete application tothe USCIS Lockbox.\n\nFedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries:  \nUSCIS  \nAttn: I-765 C03  \n131 South Dearborn - 3rd FloorChicago, IL 60603-5517  \nVII. If you are not using our mailing address, send evidence of timely filing and acceptance of yourapplication to our office and keep copies for yourself.  \n1. Courier delivery receipt  \n2. G-1145 E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance  \nPlease Note: If your complete application is returned to you, for any reason, that means that it hasnot been accepted. Contact our office immediately for information about your options.  \nVIII. Track the progress of your application by either contacting our office (if requested our assistanceand used our office mailing address) or through the USCIS Case Status Online System.  \nIX. Provide us with a photocopy of your EAD Card if itis being sent directly to you.","cbCaibcMY8By3ipY","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibcMY8By3ipY","pdf",568857,6,"English","# How to File Your OPT Application\n## Acknowledgement of Understanding\n## Document Checklist and Order\n## Photocopies and Mailing Packet Preparation\n## Filing Deadlines and Mailing Method\n## USCIS Lockbox Filing Address\n## Evidence of Timely Filing (If Not Using Provided Address)\n## Tracking Application Status\n## EAD Card Photocopy Requirement","[{\"question\":\"What is the acknowledgement and signature step required for an OPT application?\",\"answer\":\"You must acknowledge responsibility for properly filing with USCIS, sign the form, and send a copy of the signed form to international@purchase.edu.\"},{\"question\":\"Which documents must be included in the OPT application, and in what order?\",\"answer\":\"Include passport photos, the $410 fee payment, Form G-1145, Form I-765, a new Form I-20 with the DSO OPT recommendation (plus prior I-20 copies), passport identification page, F-1 visa copy, Form I-94 copy, and an EAD card copy if applicable, in the listed order.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the submission deadlines for OPT and Post-OPT?\",\"answer\":\"The application must be received within 30 days of the DSO OPT recommendation signature on Form I-20 (page 1). 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