Follow the steps below for guidance on how to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT). Reminder: Do not submit your OPT application to USCIS until you have received your Form I-20 with your OPT ...

The Biden-era stability for international graduates has met a new regulatory hurdle as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) formally initiates a comprehensive review of the OPT Program. In a ...

In a move that could affect thousands of international graduates, the Trump administration is taking a fresh look at a key work programme used by foreign students in the United States. The fight over ...

F-1 students with STEM degrees in fields listed on the ICE STEM Designated Degree Program List may be eligible for the OPT STEM Extension. F-1 students with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, ...

WASHINGTON, DC – Indian students form a vital part of the U.S. higher education system, with nearly 269,000 enrolled in 2024, marking a 35% increase over the previous year. They are second only to ...

Many different types of employment are allowed while on the OPT STEM extension but there may be some types of employment that do not meet the USCIS guidelines. Unpaid or volunteer work is not allowed ...

A Reddit post from a distressed international student has once again brought attention to a growing concern among F-1 visa holders in the US: what happens when a STEM OPT extension is denied, even ...