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.
What’s Next for Your IRA After OPT Ends?
After your OPT expires, you can keep your IRA/401k funds in the account or roll them into an IRA or new employer plan if you find another job. If relocating…
Is Premium Processing Available for OPT?
Yes, you can use Premium Processing for OPT (Optional Practical Training) applications. It speeds up the approval process…
Found an OPT Card? Here’s What to Do
If you find someone's OPT or STEM OPT card, handle it responsibly. Contact the cardholder if possible, or…
How to Change Your Address on OPT or STEM OPT
To maintain OPT or STEM OPT status after moving, inform your university's DSO, update USCIS and SEVP Portal…
USCIS Updates: New STEM OPT Rules for Student Visas
USCIS updated guidance on F/M Nonimmigrant Student Classification, providing clarity on STEM OPT extensions, online learning, school transfers,…
Employer’s Guide After Hiring After Hiring a OPT Candidate
The OPT program helps businesses access skilled international talent but requires navigating complex regulations for compliance. Key steps…
OPT EAD Approved But Not Delivered: What To Do?
If your OPT or STEM EAD card is approved but not delivered, log into your USCIS account to…
Understanding Day 1 CPT: What International Students Need to Know
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) allows F-1 visa students to gain work experience related to their studies after one…
OPT Benefits for International Students
OPT provides international students with practical work experience in their field, enhancing skills and career prospects while contributing…
Common OPT Application Mistakes to Avoid
To avoid OPT application mistakes, adhere to the timing: apply 90 days before to 60 days after your…