I-765 Application for Employment Authorization
Prepare your OPT EAD with 8 checks before you file
Choose pre-completion OPT, post-completion OPT, STEM OPT, international organization employment, or severe economic hardship. We save the category, fill Form I-765, and show the applicable checks before payment.
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- Eight filing checks
- Five F-1 categories
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- $99Preparation price
- 8Pre-filing checks
- 5F-1 categories
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CURRENT RULE
Post-completion OPT keeps the 60-day filing window. As of September 28, 2026, USCIS instructions still state the ordinary filing window as 90 days before through 60 days after program completion, with a separate 30-day DSO recommendation limit.
Five categories
Choose the F-1 work authorization path that fits
The category determines the school, timing, employer, and evidence rules we check.
- 01
Pre-completion OPT
Practical training related to your major before your program ends.
BEFORE COMPLETIONCheck this category - 02
Post-completion OPT
Up to 12 months of practical training after completing an eligible program.
AFTER COMPLETIONCheck this category - 03
24-month STEM OPT extension
An extension based on a qualifying STEM degree, employer, and training plan.
STEM EXTENSIONCheck this category - 04
International organization employment
Employment sponsored by a qualifying international organization while you study.
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONCheck this category - 05
Severe economic hardship employment
Off-campus employment after unexpected circumstances create severe financial hardship.
ECONOMIC HARDSHIPCheck this category
What you get
One Form I-765 built for your F-1 category
Your category controls the questions, checks, and document list.
- PRE-FILING AUDIT
8 checks before you file
We check category and status matching, the five category rule sets when applicable, required fields, and field content before you pay.
Your category saved once
Choose the category at the start. It carries into Form I-765 so you do not answer the same question again.
Dates checked against the right rule
Program end, EAD expiry, and DSO recommendation dates are handled according to the selected category.
A document list for your path
The checklist reflects the school, degree, employer, training-plan, or hardship evidence your category needs.
How it works
Prepare your OPT EAD in four steps
Your answers save as you go.
Check the category
Answer a few questions about F-1 status, timing, school, and employment. No account is needed.
Complete Form I-765
Work through the form in plain English. Your selected category is already attached.
Read the report
See the applicable checks, every flag, and the next step before payment.
File with USCIS
Download the finished packet and follow the filing instructions for your category.
Pre-filing audit
See the checks before you file
The report covers one category match check, five category rule sets when applicable, and two form-integrity checks.
Status and category
- F-1 status and selected I-765 category match
Category rules
- Pre-completion OPT requirements
- Post-completion OPT requirements
- STEM OPT extension requirements
- International organization requirements
- Severe economic hardship requirements
Form integrity
- Required fields complete
- Field content validation
Compare your options
Three ways to prepare Form I-765
Compare the form, category guidance, checks, and price.
Swipe to compare all three
| Feature | Do it yourself | Immiva | Traditional immigration attorney |
|---|---|---|---|
| What you pay to prepare it | Free | $99 | Varies by firm |
| Form I-765 | YesThe blank USCIS form | YesFilled from your answers | YesPrepared for you |
| F-1 category | NoYou select and enter it yourself | YesSaved from the category check | YesSelected for you |
| Error checking | NoNo built-in review | Yes8 checks before payment | YesA person reviews it |
| Document list | NoA generic checklist | YesBuilt for your selected category | YesTailored to your filing |
| Preparation price | YesFree | Yes$99 after you see the report | Varies by firm |
Your OPT EAD application
Form I-765, the applicable pre-filing checks, your document list, and filing instructions.
$99The USCIS filing fee is separate and paid to the government.
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Common questions
OPT EAD questions, answered
Category, timing, work, and filing questions.
Immiva supports pre-completion OPT, post-completion OPT, the 24-month STEM OPT extension, international organization employment, and severe economic hardship employment.
The ordinary window is 90 days before through 60 days after the program end date. USCIS must also receive the filing within 30 days after the DSO enters the recommendation in SEVIS.
No. A STEM extension may be filed within 90 days before the current OPT EAD expires and within 60 days after the DSO recommendation.
A job offer is not a general prerequisite for pre-completion or post-completion OPT. Work performed under OPT must relate directly to your major. STEM OPT and international organization employment have employer requirements.
The eligibility check names the fact that needs review. Ask your DSO for the school record. Speak with a qualified immigration attorney about a legal-status issue.
No. USCIS makes the decision. Immiva prepares and checks the application from the information you provide.
Immiva's preparation fee is $99, paid after you see the report. The USCIS filing fee is separate and varies by filing method.
No. Immiva is software. It prepares and checks Form I-765 and tells you when a fact needs review. It does not provide legal advice.
OPT guides
Read this before filing
The Form I-765 process and what happens when a filing window is missed.
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