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
Fax: (316) 978-3777
Mail: Wichita State University
OIE Box 122
1845 Fairmount
Wichita KS 67260-0122
Employment Information
While on OPT, you must report employment information to the Office of International Education. Within 10 days beginning employment, complete and submit the OPT Employment Form* to report your employer information. Any time your employment information changes during your OPT period, (ex: if you get a second job, change employers, lose your job, etc.) you will need to complete and submit a new form within 10 days of the change. We will update your SEVIS record as required by USCIS.
Employment information that must be reported to us includes:
- Name and address of employer
- Secondary employment information
- Dates of employment
- Dates of unemployment
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.
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