Valid F-1 status

Enrolled full-time for one academic year

Necessary to complete graduation requirements (part of an established curriculum)

Part-time: 20 hrs/week or less

Full-time: 21 hours or more per week

Maximum of three semesters full or part-time at UHCL

Considerations

I-20 endorsed by International Student Advisor, not USCIS

Minimal processing time

12 months or more full-time employment disqualifies the student from OPT

Job offer required

Requires course credit

Co-op (CPT) Application form signed by Associate Dean of your school

Job Approval form

Form I-20

Passport and Form I-94

None