Called the optional practical training (OPT), international students in the U.S. can apply for an employment authorization for a 12-month period. USCIS now offers an option to apply for this online. F1 visa students seeking OPT can now file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. Eligible students can either receive up to 12 months of OPT … Continue reading F1 Students: File OPT Work Authorization Online-Complete Process and New Filing Fees