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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 May 2026 graduates are now eligible to request OPT recommendation. August 2026 graduates may submit OPT recommendation request to OGS starting May 18.

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  • Pre-Completion OPT FAQs

    General Questions Application Process While on OPT Travel General Questions   1. What is F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT)? Practical training is the opportunity to apply knowled

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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 What is Curricular Practical Training? Who is eligible for CPT? Do I need a job offer to apply? Do I need to be enrolled while on CPT? Do I need to apply to U.S. Citizensh

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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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  • SEVIS Transfer

    SEVIS transfer to Georgetown from another U.S. school Students who hold active F-1 status in the U.S. when they are admitted to Georgetown may be eligible to transfer their SEVIS record for their

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