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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…
US Bill Proposes Ending OPT Work Visa, Raising Concerns for STEM Students
OPT enables post-graduation U.S. work for STEM students, with Indian nationals as key beneficiaries. Its uncertain future affects student opportunities,…
Can Working Full-Time on F-1 OPT Affect Your H-1B Visa Chances
F-1 OPT allows students to gain work experience in their field, offering flexibility that ends with H-1B approval. Students must…
Grace Period Clarified for SEVIS Termination During OPT Program
International students in the U.S. navigate complex immigration rules tied to their visa status. A key system in this process…
Gosar Pushes Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act to End OPT Program
Representative Paul Gosar reintroduced the Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act to terminate the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. Gosar argues…