Laid-Off Indian Workers on OPT Weigh H-4 Visa Switch or Return Home
Laid-off Indian OPT workers must act within 60 days to find a job, change visa, or return home.…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
Senator JD Vance Faces Criticism Over Meeting With Indian-American Investor Amid H-1B Debate
Senator JD Vance’s meeting with investor Motwani intensified debate over the H-1B visa amid recent 2025 rule changes.…
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…
Trump’s OPT Rollback Plan Threatens US Work Visas for Indian STEM Graduates
The proposed OPT elimination targets Indian STEM graduates, restricting crucial work options and H-1B visa transitions. With rising…
Walmart Layoffs of 1,500 Blamed on H-1B Visa by MAGA Supporters
Walmart’s 1,500 layoffs in May 2025 raised concerns about H-1B visa use and scrutiny on CTO Suresh Kumar.…
Paul Gosar pushes to end Optional Practical Training for students
The OPT program permits international students to work in U.S. fields related to their studies. Despite challenges by…
USCIS reports fewer FY 2026 H-1B Cap Season registrations
FY 2026 H-1B cap season data shows fewer registrations but a higher 35.3% selection rate due to anti-fraud…
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…