Optional Practical Training Webinars
For frequently asked questions and answers related to OPT, please visit the following webpages:
F-1 students interested in having practical work experience in the U.S. after completing their academic program are encouraged to attend an OPT workshop or webinar.
Optional Practical Training (OPT) is temporary employment available to F-1 students. The employment must be related to the student's field of study and commensurate with the student's education level. F-1 students may be eligible for up to 12 months of OPT per degree level. Attend the OPT workshop or webinar to learn more about how to request this F-1 work authorization and how it can be utilized after graduation.
Most recent OPT Webinar Recordings
The following OPT webinar recordings inludes the OPT presentation.
You can view the latest OPT presentation from April 7, 2021 at
tx.ag/OPTWebinar040721Recording
You can view the OPT presentation from March 16, 2021 at
tx.ag/OPTWebinar031621Recording
You can view the OPT presentation from February 25, 2021 at
tx.ag/OPTWebinar022521Recording
You can view the OPT presentation from February 9, 2021 at
tx.ag/OPTWebinar020921Recording
Upcoming OPT Webinars
The next OPT webinar will be on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 5:30pm .
See the following link to sign up
OPT webpage
STEM OPT webinar will be on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 5:30pm
See the following link to sign up
STEM OPT webpage
You can view the OPT Webinars from Fall 2020 in the next section under Fall 2020.
For upcoming OPT Webinars, please view the Calender of Events