OPT
Optional Practical Training rules for F-1 graduates — 12-month OPT, 24-month STEM extension, application timelines, employer requirements, unemployment limits, and cap-gap provisions.
Hardening U.S. Social Climate Forces International Students to Reconsider U.S. Universities
A hardening U.S. social climate and stricter visa enforcement are driving a 30% drop in student visas, impacting the economy and global talent pipelines.
Lawmakers Push Bill To Codify OPT Into Federal Law Without Changing Rules
Bipartisan bill seeks to codify OPT into federal law to ensure stability, though current USCIS rules and filing…
Job Seekers Cut Years of Experience from Resumes to Avoid Looking Overqualified
Job seekers are trimming resumes to avoid 'overqualified' labels from AI filters, creating a conflict between hiring speed…
U.S. Reviews Optional Practical Training and STEM OPT Under America First Policy
DHS initiates a formal review of OPT and STEM OPT programs, signaling potential duration cuts and stricter oversight…
DHS Letter Signals Review of OPT Work Rules, Putting STEM Extensions at Risk
DHS is reevaluating the OPT and STEM work programs for international students, signaling potential cuts to work durations…
Texas Whistleblower Exposes H-1B Visa Scam Targeting F-1 Students
Texas journalist Sara Gonzales exposes a $1,000 'pay-for-paperwork' scam targeting international students, sparking a federal crackdown on H-1B…
Kim Seung-Soo Pushes 10% Corporate Tax Credit for Korea E-Sports Association
South Korea proposes making regional esports tax credits permanent to boost economic activity and tournament hosting outside the…
Joby Aviation Praises FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker as New Special Federal Aviation Regulation Takes Effect
The FAA's new powered-lift SFAR creates a legal framework for eVTOL air taxis, enabling pilot training and scheduled…
Japan Pauses V-22 Osprey Flights on Okinawa During Iron Fist 26 with U.S. Marine Corps
Japan cancels GSDF V-22 Osprey deployment to Okinawa for Iron Fist 26. Travelers should prepare for regional demand…
Pause Act Targets OPT and Seeks to Reshape H-1B Program
The H-1B landscape is shifting toward a wage-based selection model starting February 2026. While the legislative PAUSE Act…