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Switching Jobs on OPT: Essential Rules for F-1 Students in 2025
You can change employers during OPT or STEM OPT, but must report changes to your DSO within 10 days. Regular…
Late Spring 2025 Admissions: Rolling Options for Intl Students
Late Spring 2025 and rolling admissions let international students start in January 2026. Shortlist programs, verify spring availability, prepare documents,…
Spring 2025 Travel Checklist for International Students to the U.S.
Prepare for Spring 2025 by securing valid passport, visa, signed I‑20/DS‑2019, and SEVIS receipt. Book flights 6–8 weeks early, pack…
Maintaining F-1 Status Over Winter Break: Do’s and Don’ts
During Winter break, F-1 students must keep SEVIS active, confirm I-20 and travel signatures, and carry essential documents. OPT/STEM travelers…
Spring 2025 U.S. Intake: Essential Visa, Travel, and Campus Prep Guide
For Spring 2025 F-1 students: confirm a signed I-20 Form (Original), pay the SEVIS I-901 fee, secure your visa, arrive…
Canada PGWP Expirations Put Thousands of Graduates at Risk
Thirty‑one thousand six hundred ten PGWP holders were valid on Sept. 30, 2025, and most permits expire by Dec. 31.…
Traveling Abroad with Approved I-140: Key Steps and Documentation
I-140 approval supports your green card case but doesn’t grant re-entry. Travel rules depend on current visa status, I-485 filings,…
How to Read Your LCA and Find the Correct Wage Level
Obtain the certified LCA to confirm the employer pays at least the higher of prevailing or actual wage. Check the…