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Obtaining a Temporary OPT/SEH Card

Temporary Card

If your employment authorization card (called an EAD by Immigration) has not been approved after 90 days, you are eligible to get a temporary (generally 3 month) card at the district USCIS Office. (Note: If the card has been approved but has not yet arrived, you are not eligible for a temporary EAD).

To get a temporary card, take the following to the USCIS District Office:

1) Your reciept from Immigration that your petition (I-765) is being processed. The receipt is also known as an I-797c.

2) Your passport valid for at least 6 months

3) Your I-94 card (the arrival departure card)

4) Your I-20 which shows a notation for OPT or SEH on page 3.

Public Hours:
The St. Paul District Office (Located in Bloomington by the Mall of America) is open to the public Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. THE INFORMATION OFFICE IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC ON FRIDAY. More information on the office is available here.

Directions to the USCIS Office:
MAP
http://uscis.gov/graphics/fieldoffices/stpaul/map.htm

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