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.
OPT Tax Filing Mistakes: Impact on H-1B Process – What You Need to Know!
Failure to file taxes during OPT could affect H-1B application. Ensure tax compliance to avoid complications in the immigration process.
OPT Validity After H1B Approval: What You Need to Know
After H1B approval, OPT status remains valid until the H1B effective start date, typically October 1. A cap-gap…
OPT Passport Renewal: Do You Need to Notify USCIS?
When on OPT, OPT Reporting Requirements mandate notifying USCIS on passport renewal to ensure compliance with visa regulations.
OPT Employment Rules: Can You Be a Paid Research Assistant on OPT?
OPT enables F-1 students to gain U.S. work experience relevant to their studies, such as paid research assistantships.…
F1 Visa Work Rules: Can Students Help with Family Business?
In 2025, F-1 Visa holders face stricter work and reporting rules. Helping at family businesses—paid or unpaid—often violates…
SCAM ALERT: USCIS Denies Visas Linked to APEX IT Systems Delaware Fraud
APEX IT Systems Delaware under Fraud Indian Consultancy scrutiny; USCIS crackdown on F-1 STEM OPT Extensions and H-1B…
Breaking the Law: The Shocking Truth About Running a YouTube Channel on an F-1 Visa
Learn the legal activities for F-1 students running YouTube channels: understand F-1 visa YouTube rules, regulations for online…
F-1 Visa OPT Holders: Know Your Rights Against Sexual Harassment at Work
If sexually harassed at work while on F-1 Visa OPT, you have options. Seek legal advice, understand your…
Can I Work as a Freelancer on an F1 Visa?
Yes, it is possible to work as a freelancer on an F1 visa. However, there are limitations and…
SGX3 Internship Guide for F1 Visa Students
Learn about the SGX3 internship program and how to apply for it while on an F1 visa. Find…