Visit the new introductory guide for F-1 and M-1 international students interested in gaining work experience while in the United States. This new resource, the Applying for Practical Training page, features application steps and timelines for: 

• Practical training for M-1 students, and 
• Practical training for F-1 students, including: 
  • Curricular practical training, 
  • Optional practical training (OPT), and 
  • Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics OPT.

Interested in applying to practical training for your academic program? Check out this new resource and work with your designated school official to make sure you don’t miss a step in the application process.