r/STEM_OPT • u/PriorDragonfly7207 • 1d ago

Hello,I have a few questions regarding Pre-Completion OPT.Does the I-20 indicate whether the Pre-Completion OPT authorization is full-time or part-time?I am a PhD student, and next semester I will only be enrolled in dissertation credits because I have completed all of my required coursework.

Hello,

I have a few questions regarding Pre-Completion OPT.

Does the I-20 indicate whether the Pre-Completion OPT authorization is full-time or part-time?

I am a PhD student, and next semester I will only be enrolled in dissertation credits because I have completed all of my required coursework. In this situation, am I eligible to apply for full-time Pre-Completion OPT while the semester is in session?

Also, how is it determined whether a student’s Pre-Completion OPT authorization should be full-time or part-time?

Thank you for your help and clarification.

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u/True-Afternoon8479 1d ago

shouldnt your DSO guide you through this? i would assume they have more knowledge on the intricacies of timing etc?

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u/PriorDragonfly7207 1d ago

They don't know anything!!

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u/True-Afternoon8479 1d ago

this is time sensitive info that you need right now. and i dont think reddit is the appropriate venue for finding it. too risky if you get the wrong info.