OPT Status Update

While on OPT, international students are required to report any change of address or residence within 10 days of the change. The address must be your physical residence—P.O. boxes or business addresses are not acceptable. The OISS must to able to contact you while on OPT regarding changes to your status.  In addition as of April 8, 2008, F-1 students are responsible for reporting their employer’s name and address, and any periods of unemployment while on OPT.  The failure to update employer address can result in termination of status. Please fill out the form below. If you have any questions, please direct them to international.students@bc.edu.

If you are currently no longer using your OPT, we would appreciate if you would still complete the relevant information below so that we can update your SEVIS immigration record accordingly.

For more information regarding the new OPT regulations effective April 8, 2008 please visit our website.

Personal Information Update:

Please enter the requested information:

First Name:

Last Name(family)

Email Address

SEVIS ID(If known)

City:  State:  Zip Code:

  I am currently on Optional Practical Training (if yes please proceed to employment section) 

Dates on employment card:  to  

  I have applied for an H1B and          

My H1B has not yet been approved (please contact the OISS for  further details)

My H1B has been approved effective date: *

I have changed my status from F-1 status to  (H1B, F-1,  Permanent   

                            Resident etc) effective date: *

** Please send the OISS a copy of your approval notice by email bcis@bc.edu, or fax 617 552 2190 or by mail Boston College OISS, 140 Commonwealth Ave, 21 Campanella Way Suite 249,  Chestnut Hill MA 02467

I have departed the U.S. (or will depart the U.S.) on and do NOT plan to continue using my OPT

Employment Information (required for all students currently on OPT)

Employer Name:

Employer Zip Code:

Reporting multiple employers:  please list one employer and mail bcis@bc.edu with the additional employers for your file.

I am currently not employed and actively seeking employment 

Note: Effective April 8, 2008 you must not accumulate more than 90 days of unemployment while on OPT during the dates indicated on your employment card. For more information please visit our website.

I am currently between jobs and am actively seeking employment

Note: You are allowed up to 10 days between the end of one job and the start of a new job which will not count toward the 90 day limit.