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F-1 Students: How to Work Legally This Summer with OPT or CPT
F-1 Students must get CPT or OPT approval for summer off-campus jobs—paid or unpaid. CPT is school-approved; OPT needs USCIS…
EB2 green card process can begin while on OPT, experts say
OPT holders may start the EB2 green card process with employer support. Approved I-140 doesn’t skip the H-1B lottery, but…
F-1 Students: Summer Work Rules for OPT and CPT Explained
F-1 students seeking summer off-campus work must use CPT or OPT and get proper approval first. Each program has specific…
F-1 OPT job market hurdles lead Indian students to consider returning home
Indian students on F-1 OPT often return to India due to tight U.S. job markets, scarce H-1B visas, stricter rules,…
International Student Jobs: How CPT and OPT Allow Legal Work in the US
F-1 international students in the U.S. can work off-campus through CPT, OPT, or economic hardship authorization. Strict rules apply: all…
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 serious consequences,…
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 and employer-sponsored…
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 rejects late…