Date:
Dear Sir or Madam:
This letter serves to confirm that ______________________, a citizen of ___________________,
be recommended authorization to engage in Post Completion OPT. He/she is presently a registered
student working toward a ___________________degree in the department of __________________ at
Albany State University.
This student has completed all courses and dissertation/thesis work and anticipates receiving a
certificate of completion on ____________________ (date).
This student will graduate on __________________ (date).
I understand that OPT is defined in the Federal regulations as “temporary employment for practical
training directly related to the student’s major area of study”. An F-1 student applying for Optional
Practical Training MUST have been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis in a service –approved
institution for at least one full academic year prior to beginning work.
By this signature below I am attesting that to the best of my knowledge, the information provided above
is accurate.
Signature: ________________________________
Printed Name of Academic Advisor: _____________________________
Title: __________________________ Phone #:_____________________ Email:
