If a student's OPT application is denied, they will receive an OPT Denial Notice from USCIS within 2 weeks, explaining the reason for the denial. This means the U.S. government can easily still see that the reporting wasn't done within 10 days of the reported start date.Basically, you violated you F-1 status (even if it was not your fault) so you should ask for reinstatement. The F1 (Visa) is mandatory for re entry in to the USA if you decide to leave, regardless of your opt, i20, etc. â–¡ Student must have been enrolled for at least 1 academic year (9 academic months) to be eligible for OPT. This document discusses different types of optional practical training (OPT) including: required forms, processes, and updating SEVIS. Optional Practical Training (OPT) is temporary employment that is directly related to an F1 student's major area of study. Fake OPT employment is an emerging scam that universities across the country are tracking. Justin Baldoni is no longer a client of WME. In the wake of defeat, Democrats are engaging in a painful selfreflection process.