Post-completion OPT allows students to work up to 12 months after graduation anywhere in the US in a field related to the student's major. This form is for reporting suspected immigration benefit fraud and abuse to USCIS.1 OPT regulations require students to be engaged in employment that is directly related to the student's major field of study. Only students who have OPT approved may use the SEVP Portal. You must create an account and set a password before using this log in page. Some of the common mistakes lead to denials of OPT or STEM OPT, and the chances of fixing them on a motion to reopen or reconsider are highly unlikely. As an F-1 student on OPT or STEM OPT, you continue to be under Rice's sponsorship. As such, we must continue to maintain your SEVIS records accurate. File both forms at the location specified for the other application or petition. For example, if you are filing Form I-765 with Form I-539 or Form I-485.