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OPT Validity After H1B Approval: What You Need to Know
After H1B approval, OPT status remains valid until the H1B effective start date, typically October 1. A cap-gap extension bridges…
OPT Passport Renewal: Do You Need to Notify USCIS?
When on OPT, OPT Reporting Requirements mandate notifying USCIS on passport renewal to ensure compliance with visa regulations.
OPT Employment Rules: Can You Be a Paid Research Assistant on OPT?
OPT enables F-1 students to gain U.S. work experience relevant to their studies, such as paid research assistantships. DSO approval,…
F1 Visa Work Rules: Can Students Help with Family Business?
In 2025, F-1 Visa holders face stricter work and reporting rules. Helping at family businesses—paid or unpaid—often violates regulations and…
SCAM ALERT: USCIS Denies Visas Linked to APEX IT Systems Delaware Fraud
APEX IT Systems Delaware under Fraud Indian Consultancy scrutiny; USCIS crackdown on F-1 STEM OPT Extensions and H-1B Visas due…
Breaking the Law: The Shocking Truth About Running a YouTube Channel on an F-1 Visa
Learn the legal activities for F-1 students running YouTube channels: understand F-1 visa YouTube rules, regulations for online income, and…
F-1 Visa OPT Holders: Know Your Rights Against Sexual Harassment at Work
If sexually harassed at work while on F-1 Visa OPT, you have options. Seek legal advice, understand your rights, and…
Can I Work as a Freelancer on an F1 Visa?
Yes, it is possible to work as a freelancer on an F1 visa. However, there are limitations and restrictions that…