OPT
Optional Practical Training rules for F-1 graduates — 12-month OPT, 24-month STEM extension, application timelines, employer requirements, unemployment limits, and cap-gap provisions.
2025 Sees Significant Drop in International Student Enrollment to USA
International student enrollment in the US dropped 11% amid tighter visa restrictions and rising costs. F-1, M-1, and J-1 visas face delays, higher scrutiny, and uncertain work options, while global…
Comprehensive Guide to U.S. Immigration Statuses and Visa Classifications
USCIS updates effective July 23, 2025, reduce naturalization and Green Card processing times and require travel reporting. OPT…
Joseph Edlow Confirmed as USCIS Director, Aims to End OPT for Students
Confirmed as USCIS Director in July 2025, Joseph B. Edlow intends to restrict or eliminate OPT programs crucial…
OPT Program for International Students in U.S. Faces Possible Termination
New legislation and increased ICE enforcement threaten the OPT Program, crucial for international students’ work rights after graduation.…
Indian Couple Shares Boston Airport Re-Entry Experience on H-1B and F-1 OPT
In July 2025, an Indian couple re-entered the US on H-1B and F-1 OPT visas at Boston Logan.…
OPT Program Failure Forces NRI to Return with ₹25L Loan Burden
NRIs returning with ₹25 lakh loans face repayment challenges without foreign income. Loans require proof of status, NRO…
Amazon, Google, Tesla Among Top 25 US OPT Employers in 2024
OPT approvals increased 21% in 2024, with Amazon hiring thousands of STEM students. India and China led STEM…
ICE Issues Strict Warning Letters to 69,000+ Indian Students on OPT
ICE’s May 2025 enforcement demands OPT students update SEVIS employment data within 15 days or face termination. Over…
STEM OPT Holders Face Heightened Job Market Challenges Amid New ICE Enforcement
STEM OPT students must navigate a strict 150-day unemployment limit and recent ICE scrutiny, risking visa loss if…
Why the OPT Program Termination Is More Complex Than It Seems
OPT remains vital in 2025, granting work authorization to F-1 students with expanded eligibility. Over 240,000 use OPT…