OPT Restrictions Move Forward: H.R. 2315 Aims to End OPT
DHS is drafting rules that may curtail or end F-1 OPT and STEM-OPT, with a proposal expected by late 2025 or early 2026. About 250,000 students use OPT annually; Indian…
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OPT Fear Drives F-1 Students to Hide Visa Status for Jobs
Many F-1 students using OPT in 2025 fear revealing their visa status due to stricter enforcement and employer hesitancy. They…
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The shutdown ended November 12, 2025, but airline recovery will be uneven ahead of Thanksgiving.…
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The 43-day shutdown exacerbated a 3,800-controller shortfall and slowed progress toward hiring 9,000 by 2028.…
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Unpaid since October 1, 2025, air traffic controllers face severe fatigue and early retirements. FAA…
Will Flight Prices Rise After the Shutdown Amid Capacity Cuts?
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