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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 include verifying work authorization, reporting changes, and planning training. Recent changes, like…
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Understanding STEM OPT Rules: Incorporating Volunteer Work and Unpaid Internships
Volunteer work and unpaid internships can be included in the STEM OPT rules. STEM OPT allows international students to work…
Switching from Regular OPT to STEM OPT: Finding a Qualifying STEM Job
Yes, you can switch from regular OPT to STEM OPT if you find a qualifying STEM job. The STEM OPT…
STEM OPT Employers: Understanding Reporting Requirements for OPT Extension
STEM OPT employers have certain reporting requirements to adhere to. These requirements are necessary for maintaining their OPT extension. It…
Understanding the OPT Grace Period and Post-OPT Status for F-1 Visa Holders
The OPT grace period is a time frame after the expiration of an F-1 student's Optional Practical Training (OPT) status,…
Understanding the 90-Day Unemployment Rule for OPT Students on F-1 Visa
The 90-day unemployment rule is a regulation that affects OPT students on F-1 visas. After graduation, OPT students have 90…
Smoothly Process Your OPT or STEM OPT Extension: Tips for Immigration Document Processing
To ensure a smooth processing of your OPT or STEM OPT extension, make sure you submit your immigration documentation correctly…
Taking a Gap Year Before Starting OPT: Is it Possible?
Wondering if you can take a gap year after completing your studies before starting OPT? The answer is yes! Taking…
Understanding the Designated School Official (DSO) role in the OPT process for international students with visas.
The Designated School Official (DSO) plays a crucial role in the OPT process for international students on a visa. They…