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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,…
OPT workers face layoffs that may threaten H-1B visa hopes
Rising layoffs in 2025 severely challenge OPT workers, whose legal stay in the U.S. depends on rapid re-employment and employer-sponsored…
Missing STEM OPT Validation Reports can risk your F-1 status
Missing a 6- or 12-month STEM OPT Validation Report can terminate your F-1 status and work rights. SEVIS rejects late…
International students in the US regain legal status after court wins
A surge in SEVIS terminations has stripped over 1,100 U.S. international students of legal status since March 2025. Courts ordered…
Students rethink US study plans due to visa issues
Stricter U.S. visa policies and the risk of ending OPT have caused a 30% drop in international student applications, especially…
Visa issues drop Indian student enrollment in US by 28%
A 28% decline in Indian student enrollment at U.S. universities for 2025 is linked to tougher F-1 visa rules, OPT…