Optional Practical Training faces stricter checks for foreign graduates
OPT permits F-1 students to work up to 12 months post-graduation, with a 24-month STEM extension. In May…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
Is Optional Practical Training Ending? What F-1 Students Need to Know
OPT and STEM extensions remain active in 2026, though students face stricter vetting and shorter EAD validity, requiring…
H-1B visa holders face tighter US immigration crackdown in new measures
Indian nationals holding H-1B visas and green cards face intensified US immigration scrutiny since April 2025. Visa cancellations…
Tata Consultancy wins dismissal of H-1B visa fraud lawsuit in US
A whistleblower lawsuit accusing Tata Consultancy of misusing L-1A visas was dismissed by a Texas court due to…
US Tech Companies Reduce Hiring of H-1B Visa Holders and OPT Graduates
H-1B visa approvals declined sharply among US tech firms, amid over 300,000 layoffs and new immigration rules taking…
H-1B visa applications drop after fee hike to $215 per entry
For 2026, H-1B visa filings fell 25%, driven by a higher $215 fee, anti-fraud enforcement, and lingering Trump-era…
J-1 Research Scholar visa offers employers a new alternative to H-1B
The J-1 Research Scholar and H-1B visas serve different academic and research needs. J-1 is best for temporary…
H-1B visa debate grows: Is brain drain hurting India’s future?
The H-1B visa sparks ongoing debate on brain drain and national benefit. Despite American gains, India receives economic…
H-1B visa holders face new uncertainty as tech sector sees more layoffs
Tech sector layoffs in 2025 have sharply impacted H-1B visa workers, forcing USCIS to hold a second lottery…