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…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
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…
Missing STEM OPT Validation Reports can risk your F-1 status
Missing a 6- or 12-month STEM OPT Validation Report can terminate your F-1 status and work rights. SEVIS…
TN visa job changes face limits even with premium processing
TN visa holders must not start a new job until USCIS has approved the new employer’s I-129, regardless…