With the new Donald Trump administration, transnational scholars in the United States (US) may face increased challenges, particularly those on F1 and OPT (voluntary practical training) visas. Trump’s ...

The F-1 nonimmigrant visa status allows noncitizens to study in the United States at U.S. colleges and universities. F-1 students may be eligible for off-campus employment under the following programs ...

Indian students in USA with F1 education visa cannot legally work in unrelated service jobs such as gas stations, restaurants ...

USCIS has issued a new policy memo requiring most foreigners seeking a green card to apply from their home country, shifting ...

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced a major crackdown on an immigration program that allows international students to work tempora.

F-1 students with STEM degrees in fields listed on the ICE STEM Designated Degree Program List may be eligible for the OPT STEM Extension. F-1 students with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, ...

A student visa holder had to leave the US after losing their chance to work through the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. Citing this case, immigration attorney John Khosravi said it only ...

Premium processing has become a necessity for many US immigration applicants due to escalating delays in standard visa and ...

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a federal program 72% of international students use to remain in the U.S. after they graduate. American companies seeking highly educated talent can use OPT to ...

First, determine your desired OPT start date; then select one of the paths below to begin Post-completion OPT before you graduate. OPT start date must be between June 2 - July 31. Summer enrollment is ...

What is Optional Practical Training? Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a temporary employment benefit that allows an F-1 student visa holder to remain in the US and gain additional training and ...