Uscis Form M-1163 - Optional Checklist For Form I-765 (C)(3)(B) Filings printable pdf download

Optional Checklist for Form I-765 (c)(3)(B) Filings

F-1 Students Seeking Optional Practical Training (OPT)

in an Occupation Directly Related to Studies:

Post-Completion Optional Practical Training

USCIS

Department of Homeland Security

Form M-1163

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Checklist

This is an optional checklist to help you complete Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization.

Do not submit this checklist to USCIS.

NOTE: This optional checklist does not replace or change statutory or regulatory requirements. We

recommend that you review these requirements, as well as the appropriate form instructions, before completing

and submitting Form I-765. Do not send original documents unless specifically requested in the form

instructions. See

for the most recent version of Form I-765 and its instructions.

Form Checklist

Did you complete all sections of the form that apply to you? (See How To Fill Out Form I-765 in the

General Instructions section on Page 7 of the

Form I-765

Instructions.)

Did you sign and date the form? (See the General Instructions section on Page 7 of the

Form I-765

Instructions.)

Did you submit the correct fee, if applicable? (See the What Is the Filing Fee section on Page 9 of the

Form I-765

Instructions.)

Did you provide your current U.S. mailing address? Do not type or print the address of your attorney or

accredited representative. (See the Address Change section on Page 10 of the

Form I-765

Instructions.)

Filing Checklist

Did you provide the following?

Completed

Form G-28

(only if you are represented by an attorney or an accredited representative).

NOTE: If you want your Employment Authorization Document (EAD) mailed to your attorney or

accredited representative, please select the appropriate box on Form G-28. (See Part 4., Items 1. - 2.b., in

the Specific Instructions section on Page 3 of the

Form G-28

Instructions.)

Certificate of Eligibility of Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student Status (Form I-20 A-B/I-20 ID) endorsed by a

designated school official (DSO). You must file your Form I-765 within 30 days of the DSO's

recommendation for OPT. (See Item 3. in the Who May File Form I-765 section on Page 2 of the

Form I-765

Instructions.)

Evidence of program completion. For example, a copy of your diploma or transcripts. (See Item 3. in the

Who May File Form I-765 section on Page 2 of the

Form I-765

Instructions.)

Certified English translations of any non-English documents. (See the Translations paragraph in the

General Instructions section on Page 7 of the

Form I-765

Instructions.)

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