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Cheapest MS Programs, STEM OPT, international students: U.S. 2026
A VisaVerge analysis lists 10 low‑cost U.S. MS programs (tuition ~$8,000–$19,000) that pair affordable living with STEM curricula and STEM…
2026 OPT and STEM OPT: Timely Filing, Signatures, and Compliance
OPT plus STEM OPT is the main post‑graduation pathway for 2026 graduates. File Form I‑765 online within the authorized window,…
Spring 2026 Orientation: Immigration, SEVIS, and Social Vetting
Spring 2026 Orientation begins your F-1 student status in the U.S. Bring key documents, clean social media, finish SEVIS check-in,…
Post-Study Work Pathways 2025–26: U.S., Canada, UK, Australia Compared
Major study-to-work routes are stricter in 2025–26: no automatic PR. U.S. STEM OPT offers up to 36 months but faces…
Holiday Layoffs and U.S. Work Visas: Rights and Pathways
Layoffs during holidays create urgent immigration risks: H‑1B holders typically get a 60‑day window; OPT/STEM have strict unemployment limits. Collect…
Switching Jobs on OPT: Essential Rules for F-1 Students in 2025
You can change employers during OPT or STEM OPT, but must report changes to your DSO within 10 days. Regular…
Maintaining F-1 Status Over Winter Break: Do’s and Don’ts
During Winter break, F-1 students must keep SEVIS active, confirm I-20 and travel signatures, and carry essential documents. OPT/STEM travelers…
PAUSE Act Advances: Freeze on H-1B, OPT and All U.S. Immigration
H.R. 6225, the PAUSE Act, would impose an open‑ended freeze on most immigration, terminate H‑1B, cancel OPT, and codify steep…