Your Training Opportunity Starts Here
O1DMatch connects F-1 students with U.S. employers who provide OPT and CPT training letters — directly through the platform. No agents. No middlemen. Just real employers offering real training opportunities that align with your field of study.
✓ OPT & CPT Support
✓ USCIS-Compliant Letters
✓ Direct Employer Access
✓ Privacy Protected
How O1DMatch Works
for Students
1.Create Your Student
Profile
Build your student profile with your field of study, university, skills, and training goals. Your profile tells employers exactly what kind of training opportunity you're looking for — and whether it qualifies under OPT or CPT.
2.Get Matched with Training Opportunities
Once your profile is live, employers across the U.S. can discover you based on your skills and field of study. O1DMatch surfaces training opportunities that align with your academic background — so every match is relevant.
3.Receive OPT/CPT Training Letters
When an employer wants to bring you on, they generate a USCIS-compliant training letter directly through O1DMatch. The letter includes everything your DSO needs: supervisor information, job duties, how the training relates to your field of study, and the training period.
4.Accept and
Connect
Review the training letter. If it's the right fit, accept — and the employer provides all documentation needed for your Designated School Official (DSO) to authorize your OPT or CPT. Your identity stays hidden until you accept.
What Makes O1DMatch Different for Students
USCIS-Compliant Training Letters
Every training letter generated through O1DMatch follows USCIS requirements. Employers fill in structured fields — supervisor name, job duties, how the role relates to your major, training dates — and the platform formats it into a compliant letter. No guesswork. No back-and-forth with HR departments trying to figure out what your school needs.
Direct Employer
Access
O1DMatch is not a staffing agency. There are no recruiters in the middle. Employers post training opportunities and connect with you directly. That means faster communication, clearer expectations, and a real relationship with the company training you.
Privacy
Protected
Your personal identity — name, contact information, and immigration details — stays hidden until you choose to reveal it. Employers see your field of study, skills, and training goals. They don't see who you are until you accept their training letter. You control the process.
OPT & CPT
Support
Whether you're applying for post-graduation Optional Practical Training (OPT) or need Curricular Practical Training (CPT) while you're still enrolled, O1DMatch supports both pathways. Employers generate the right type of letter based on your authorization needs.
Eligible for STEM OPT Extension?
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension — giving you up to 36 months of total work authorization in the U.S. O1DMatch helps you connect with employers who understand STEM OPT requirements, including the Training Plan (Form I-983) that USCIS requires for the extension.
Employers on O1DMatch can generate training documentation that aligns with STEM OPT extension requirements, so you're not scrambling to get the right paperwork after you've already started working.
Student Pricing
Every plan gives you access to USCIS-compliant training letters from verified employers. Choose the level of visibility that fits your timeline.
Free Plan
$0/mo
Features:
✓ Create & complete profile
✓ Browse training opportunities
✓ Receive up to 1 training letter per month
✓ Basic profile visibility
Starter Plan (Most Popular)
$100/mo
Features:
✓ Priority profile visibility to employers
✓ Receive up to 5 training letters per month
✓ Email notifications when new opportunities match your field of study
✓ Profile analytics — see how many employers viewed your profile
Active Match Plan
$500/mo
Features:
✓ Top-tier profile visibility — appear first in employer searches
✓ Unlimited training letters per month
✓ Dedicated match support
✓ Priority access to STEM OPT-eligible employers
✓ Profile featured in employer recommendations
Frequently Asked Questions
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O1DMatch is a platform that connects F-1 international students with U.S. employers who provide OPT and CPT training letters. Employers generate USCIS-compliant documentation directly through the platform, and students can accept training opportunities without revealing their identity until they're ready
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No. You can create your profile at any stage — before you apply for OPT/CPT, while your application is pending, or after you've already received authorization. The training letters employers generate through O1DMatch are designed to support your authorization application with your DSO.
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Each training letter includes the employer's name and address, supervisor information, a description of job duties, how the training relates to your field of study, the training period start and end dates, and compensation details (if applicable).
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No. Employers see your field of study, university, skills, and training goals. Your name, contact information, and immigration details remain hidden until you accept a training letter and choose to connect.
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Yes. Employers can generate training letters for both Optional Practical Training (OPT) and Curricular Practical Training (CPT). The letter format is tailored based on the authorization type.
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If your degree is in a STEM-designated field, O1DMatch can help you connect with employers who understand the STEM OPT extension requirements, including documentation that supports the I-983 Training Plan.
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O1DMatch offers three plans for students: Free ($0), Starter ($100), and Active Match ($500). Every plan includes access to USCIS-compliant training letters from verified employers.
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Call us at +1 (561) 794-4621 or create your profile to get started.
Ready to Find Your Training Opportunity?
Create your student profile today. It takes less than five minutes, and your first training letter could come within days.