Average Salary in Portugal Lags Behind United States for 2025
United States salaries are three to four times higher than in Portugal, but Portugal boasts a cost of…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
F-1 Students: Summer Work Rules for OPT and CPT Explained
F-1 students seeking summer off-campus work must use CPT or OPT and get proper approval first. Each program…
H-1B holders can take long-term medical leave without risking status
H-1B workers may legally take long-term medical leave if approved and documented per company or FMLA rules, ensuring…
F-1 Student Work Authorization: CPT vs OPT and SEVIS Rules
A comprehensive guide for F-1 students on navigating CPT and OPT work authorizations, reporting requirements, and maintaining legal…
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…
How to Get a Germany EU Blue Card as an American: Salary Rules and Visa-Free Entry
Germany’s 2026 EU Blue Card offers Americans visa-free entry, work authorization, and a faster route to settlement. New…
Switzerland offers stronger labor laws and guaranteed paid vacation
Swiss law mandates four weeks' paid vacation, strict overtime, and dismissal notice, offering job security. US law gives…
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…
F-1 Students must get authorization for off-campus summer work
F-1 Students need proper authorization—CPT, OPT, or hardship approval—for any off-campus work, including unpaid roles. Breaking rules leads…