As always, it is recommended that you retain copies of all documents sent to and received from the Immigration and Naturalization Service. Students are strongly advised to apply for their OPT as early as 90 days prior to their planned dates of employment. By applying early, students can avoid losing their proposed job offers and financial inconveniences caused by delayed employment. Generally, it takes about one to two months to find a desirable job. Please refer to Student Resource Center page to find out how Avila can assist you in your job search and development of your career .
Immigration regulations change frequently and often with little or no advance notice.
This website will be maintained regularly, but students are forewarned that regulations, procedures, and processing times will inevitably change and that all information presented above should be viewed as temporary and subject to change.