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Off-Campus Employment Rules: Why International Students Need OPT and CPT
Off-campus employment in the U.S. for F-1 international students requires CPT or OPT authorization. Working without permission risks serious consequences,…
OPT workers face layoffs that may threaten H-1B visa hopes
Rising layoffs in 2025 severely challenge OPT workers, whose legal stay in the U.S. depends on rapid re-employment and employer-sponsored…
Missing STEM OPT Validation Reports can risk your F-1 status
Missing a 6- or 12-month STEM OPT Validation Report can terminate your F-1 status and work rights. SEVIS rejects late…
International students in the US regain legal status after court wins
A surge in SEVIS terminations has stripped over 1,100 U.S. international students of legal status since March 2025. Courts ordered…
Students rethink US study plans due to visa issues
Stricter U.S. visa policies and the risk of ending OPT have caused a 30% drop in international student applications, especially…
Visa issues drop Indian student enrollment in US by 28%
A 28% decline in Indian student enrollment at U.S. universities for 2025 is linked to tougher F-1 visa rules, OPT…
US Bill Proposes Ending OPT Work Visa, Raising Concerns for STEM Students
OPT enables post-graduation U.S. work for STEM students, with Indian nationals as key beneficiaries. Its uncertain future affects student opportunities,…
Can Working Full-Time on F-1 OPT Affect Your H-1B Visa Chances
F-1 OPT allows students to gain work experience in their field, offering flexibility that ends with H-1B approval. Students must…