Is Optional Practical Training Ending? What International Students Need to Know
OPT and STEM extensions remain open for F-1 students in 2026. While a DHS review is ongoing, current…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
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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…
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…