No work may begin again until the approved start date listed on your Employment Authorization Document (EAD). It is a violation of your F-1 status to work without authorization, and you will lose your ...

Do not delay and plan ahead! If you want to apply for post-completion OPT, we recommend applying early to increase your chances of getting approved for your requested start date. For students ...

However, if a student does travel outside of the U.S. without an approved STEM OPT EAD card, then they must have proof that their STEM OPT application was filed in a timely manner and carry the USCIS ...

Once approved, your new EAD will be mailed to the address listed on Form I-765. Government mail cannot be forwarded, so you must notify USCIS immediately if your address changes. You may continue ...

Please note: Self-employment is NOT permitted during STEM OPT. Travel During OPT After graduation, if you have applied for and/or been approved for OPT, you may want to travel. By applying for OPT, ...