OPT PLANNER

OPT Timeline

Enter your information to calculate OPT timelines

🎓 Graduation Date (For standard OPT planning - not needed for STEM extension)

December 2024

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⚡ Program Level

⚙️ STEM Extension

⏰ OPT End Date (When your current OPT expires - for STEM extension planning)

December 2024

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This tool is for educational purposes only. Always verify with official USCIS sources.

Your OPT Timeline

Based on current USCIS regulations

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First Day You Can Apply

You can submit your OPT application starting from this date

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Last Day You Can Apply

You must submit your OPT application by this date

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Earliest OPT Start Date

Earliest date you can begin working on OPT

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How Long OPT Lasts

Total time you can work on OPT

Time Remaining

- Days until earliest filing

- Days until latest filing

Calculated as of: -

📅 Add Critical Deadlines to Calendar

Never miss an OPT filing deadline! Add these important dates to your calendar with reminders

Earliest Filing Date

First day you can submit your OPT application

Latest Filing Date

Last day you can submit your OPT application

✨ Calendar invites work with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, and most calendar apps

USCIS Case Status Checker

Check your application status using the official USCIS website

Important Notes

File I-765 between 90 days before and 60 days after graduation
OPT must start within 60 days of graduation
STEM graduates may be eligible for 24-month extension
STEM extension can be filed up to 90 days before OPT expires (recommended to file before expiration)
Always verify dates with your DSO and current regulations

OPT Timeline

OPT Timeline

Your OPT Timeline

First Day You Can Apply

Last Day You Can Apply

Earliest OPT Start Date

How Long OPT Lasts

STEM Extension Timeline

STEM Extension Filing

Total OPT Period

Time Remaining

📅 Add Critical Deadlines to Calendar

Earliest Filing Date

Latest Filing Date

USCIS Case Status Checker

Case Status Results

Important Notes