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  <title><![CDATA[OIE is excited to announce that the OPT sessions are now online!]]></title>
  <body><![CDATA[There are 5 easy steps to completing a successful OPT application.<ol><li>Watch the OPT Tutorial</li><li>Complete The Final Assessment (you will find this link at the end of the video)</li><li>Make an appointment to apply for OPT with an OPT advisor</li><li>Mail the OPT application to USCIS</li><li>Begin your OPT</li></ol>You
 will log in using your GT Username to take the Final Assessment. You 
must score at least a 90%, or you will be required to retake the 
assessment.<ul><li>February 6 is the first day you may apply for OPT if you are completing<em> spring </em>2012.</li><li>May 5 is the first day you may apply for OPT if you are completing <em>summer </em>2012.</li><li>September 16&nbsp;is the first day you may apply for OPT if you are completing<em> fall </em>2012.</li></ul><br />If you have any questions, please contact us at info@oie.gatech.edu or 404-894-7475.]]></body>
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      <value><![CDATA[There are 5 easy steps to completing a successful OPT application.<ol><li>Watch the OPT Tutorial</li><li>Complete The Final Assessment (you will find this link at the end of the video)</li><li>Make an appointment to apply for OPT with an OPT advisor</li><li>Mail the OPT application to USCIS</li><li>Begin your OPT</li></ol>You
 will log in using your GT Username to take the Final Assessment. You 
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