Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) Tutorial
Employment and Address Reporting Requirements
While on OPT, you are still in F-1 status and must report address changes and employment information to WSU. This information is reported by using the OPT Employment Form*. The form can be submitted by email (iss@wichita.edu) or in-person.
Employment Information
Within 10 days of an employment change, including; starting a new job, ending a job, and adding a second job, you must complete the OPT Employment Form and submit it to International Education. Submission of this form fulfills your requirement to report employment information, including evidence of the relationship between your job and your major area of study. Upon receipt of the form, we will update your SEVIS record.
Change of Address
If you move during OPT, you must report your change of address to the Office of International Education within 10 days. We will use the information on the OPT Employment Form* to update your SEVIS record. You'll also need to update your address in the WSU database directly by changing the information in your myWSU account.
Alternately, you can use the electronic Change of Address* feature on our website if you need to report an address change only. If you have new employment and a new address, please use the OPT Employment (linked above). *These changes could also be reported via the SEVP Portal. If you choose to use the portal, there is no need to submit the OPT Employment Form to report a change of address.
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