F-1 Compliance
October 28, 2026 • 8 min read
F-1 Post-Completion OPT Guide: Filing Window, EAD Dates & Status Rules
A practical breakdown of the 90-day pre-graduation filing date, the strict 30-day DSO recommendation rule, how to choose your EAD start date, and how SEVP calculates consecutive calendar-day unemployment.
By Mack Morris, M.S.