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Grace Period Clarified for SEVIS Termination During OPT Program

International students in the U.S. navigate complex immigration rules tied to their visa status. A key system in this process…

Gosar Pushes Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act to End OPT Program

Representative Paul Gosar reintroduced the Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act to terminate the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. Gosar argues…

How to Fill I-9 Work Authorization Date Without Your OPT EAD Yet

For F-1 visa holders on post-graduate OPT awaiting an EAD card, complete the I-9's "authorized to work until" date by…

OPT Fraud Leaves International Students Facing Legal Battles Ahead

International students affected by OPT fraud face heightened challenges, including potential legal consequences. To clear their names and protect their…

Saint Peter’s University Day 1 CPT Approval Revoked, Students Affected

On February 18, 2025, Saint Peter's University's Day 1 CPT programs for M.S. in Business Analytics and Data Science were…

Trump’s Policies Spark New Fears for Student Visa Work Programs

Donald Trump's 2024 policies threaten U.S. student programs OPT and CPT, crucial for international work experience, citing "America First." Potential…

Important Dates for F-1 Students on OPT in the U.S.

F-1 students on OPT must track key dates: apply 90 days before or within 60 days after program end, as…

MAGA Targets Optional Practical Training Program for Foreign Students

MAGA hardliners target the OPT program for foreign students, criticizing it for displacing American graduates and acting as a pathway…