OPT Graduate Letter
Optional Practical Training
Recommendation letter for graduate students.
Print on appropriate 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø letterhead
Current date
To: Reija Shnoro, Student Immigration Advisor
From: Faculty Advisor’s Name
Re: Recommendation for Optional Practical Training – Graduate Student
Name of student:
Academic program (major):
Level (mark one): MA_______ MS_______ PhD_______
Project or Thesis defense required: Yes_____ No_____
If yes, anticipated date of defense:____________
Anticipated semester of completion: Fall____ Spring____ Summer____ Year_____
The above-named student is making satisfactory progress towards the completion of his or her academic program and is expected to meet all program and degree requirements during the above semester. I recommend this employment authorization and request approval.
Signed:__________________________________