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F-1 OPT Students warned by DHS over missing employer updates
DHS resumed strict enforcement in 2025 requiring F-1 OPT students to report jobs within 10 days. Failure leads to SEVIS…
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 2025, ICE…
US Tech Companies Reduce Hiring of H-1B Visa Holders and OPT Graduates
H-1B visa approvals declined sharply among US tech firms, amid over 300,000 layoffs and new immigration rules taking effect in…
Indian visa applications to Turkey and Azerbaijan drop sharply after diplomatic row
A 42% drop in Indian visa applications to Turkey and Azerbaijan occurred after diplomatic tensions, especially among young urban women.…
STEM OPT Crisis leaves international students facing visa status loss
In 2025, U.S. STEM OPT faces unprecedented SEVIS terminations and visa denials. Administrative mistakes, employer non-compliance, and minor infractions trigger…
Visa Violations Risk Rises Without Proper Work Authorization for International Students
CPT and OPT allow international students in the U.S. to gain professional experience but require strict compliance with eligibility, application,…
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…