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.
Should You Stay for RSU Vesting or Return to India First?
Managing RSUs when moving from the U.S. to India depends on employment continuity and visa validity. Since most companies stop vesting upon relocation, employees must calculate unvested values and check…
Safety of International Students in the U.S. Amid Trump-Era Policies
Stop AAPI Hate’s national survey finds just 4% of international students feel very or extremely safe amid recent…
US Immigration 2026: Visa-by-Visa Rules, Delays, and Prep Requirements
H-1B statutes remain, but 2026 brings tighter enforcement: more RFEs, site visits, slower processing (3–5 months average), and…
Nadella Unveils 200k+ Copilot Licenses With Indian IT Giants
Microsoft and four Indian IT giants will scale Microsoft Copilot and agentic AI across functions, potentially deploying over…
Tariffs and Immigration Policy Threaten India–US Ties for Immigrants
Steep tariffs and tighter visa rules are increasing costs and visa delays for Indian students, H-1B workers, and…
U.S. vs Canada for STEM Students (2025–2030): Jobs, PR, ROI
Between 2025 and 2030, the U.S. leads in STEM salaries and tech jobs but has uncertain OPT and…
Top STEM Degrees in 2025–2030: AI, Data, Cybersecurity Outlook
Picking future-focused STEM courses (AI, data, cybersecurity, clean energy, biomedical) boosts study, work, and immigration prospects through 2030.…
Choosing U.S., Canada, UK, and Australia: 2025–2030 Study Guide
From 2025–2030, Canada is best for predictable permanent residency and ROI via PGWP. Australia favors skilled migrants despite…
Will OPT Be Replaced? Predicting a New U.S.-Graduate Work Visa
Although OPT continues in late 2025, lawmakers and DHS are pushing reforms including a U.S.-Graduate Work Visa, H‑1B…
Ending OPT: Canada and the UK Could Dominate Post-U.S. Education
Ending OPT would break the U.S. study‑to‑work bridge, driving students toward Canada’s expanded PGWP and the UK’s Graduate…