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  • Apply for U.S. Student Visa

    After receiving their Georgetown Form I-20 or Form DS-2019, students are ready to apply for their F-1 or J-1 visa and plan arrival at Georgetown.   1) Pay SEVIS I-901 Fee The U.S. Department of Ho

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  • Post-Completion OPT FAQs

    General Questions Application Process While on OPT The 24-Month STEM OPT Extension Travel Other General Questions   1. What is F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT)? The

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  • F-1 Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT)

    Current OPT Request Processing Time December 2024 Graduates: Now Eligible to Request OPT Recommendation Quick Information & Links Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT)

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  • Pre-Completion OPT FAQs

    General QuestionsApplication ProcessWhile on OPTTravel General Questions   1. What is F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT)? Practical training is the opportunity to apply knowledge gained in y

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  • F-1 Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT)

    Current OPT Request Processing Times Quick Information & Links Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) is an authorization that allows F-1 students to work off campus in a pos

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  • CPT FAQs

    Eligibility Application Process While on CPT Specific CPT Scenarios Eligibility   1. What is Curricular Practical Training? Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is an F-1 off-campus a

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  • International Organization FAQs

    General Questions Application Process While Working with an Internal Organization General Questions   1. What is an internship with an International Organization? The internship must be

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  • F-1 Work with an International Organization (IO)

    Quick Information & Links Work with an International Organization (IO) is an authorization that allows F-1 Students who have been offered an internship with specifically recognized international

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  • Academic Training (AT) FAQs

    AT Request Processing Times   What is Academic Training (AT)? AT is a period of J-1 work authorization for positions directly related to the current field of study as noted on the Form DS-2019. AT

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  • Transfer Students

      Transfer to Georgetown from Another Institution Students who transfer to Georgetown University from another U.S. institution must complete the following steps: Begin the immigration document re

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