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STEM OPT Crisis leaves international students facing visa status loss
In 2025, U.S. STEM OPT faces unprecedented SEVIS terminations and visa denials. Administrative mistakes, employer non-compliance, and minor infractions trigger…
Visa Violations Risk Rises Without Proper Work Authorization for International Students
CPT and OPT allow international students in the U.S. to gain professional experience but require strict compliance with eligibility, application,…
F-1 Students: How to Work Legally This Summer with OPT or CPT
F-1 Students must get CPT or OPT approval for summer off-campus jobs—paid or unpaid. CPT is school-approved; OPT needs USCIS…
EB2 green card process can begin while on OPT, experts say
OPT holders may start the EB2 green card process with employer support. Approved I-140 doesn’t skip the H-1B lottery, but…
F-1 Students: Summer Work Rules for OPT and CPT Explained
F-1 students seeking summer off-campus work must use CPT or OPT and get proper approval first. Each program has specific…
F-1 OPT job market hurdles lead Indian students to consider returning home
Indian students on F-1 OPT often return to India due to tight U.S. job markets, scarce H-1B visas, stricter rules,…
International Student Jobs: How CPT and OPT Allow Legal Work in the US
F-1 international students in the U.S. can work off-campus through CPT, OPT, or economic hardship authorization. Strict rules apply: all…
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,…