From RFEs to Form I-983 checks, OPT compliance now plays a bigger role in protecting F-1 status and future H-1B filings ...

USCIS is increasing premium processing fees for F-1 students and graduates starting March 1, 2026. Forms I-539 and I-765, ...

The F-1 nonimmigrant visa status allows noncitizens to study in the United States at U.S. colleges and universities. F-1 students may be eligible for off-campus employment under the following programs ...

Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training may be used before graduation. It is meant to supplement your academic experience with practical experience. Optional Practical Training is an F-1 student ...

Unexpired passport valid until at least 6 months into the future Unexpired F-1 visa (Canadians are exempt from visa requirement) If your visa has expired, or will expire during your trip, review our ...

New U.S. policies on OPT and H-1B visas are influencing international student choices for 2026 amid evolving work rights.

Students in F-1 status who have completed two semesters of an academic program are eligible for a total of 12 months of work authorization known as Optional Practical Training (OPT). You can apply to ...

The United States is a popular study location for overseas students, owing to programmes such as Optional Practical Training (OPT) and Curricular Practical Training (CPT). These programmes enable ...

Foreign students studying towards a degree program in the U.S. and maintaining a valid F-1 status can apply their theoretical knowledge and gain invaluable experience in their respective fields/major ...

The 24-month extension of Post-Completion OPT is for students who have completed a degree listed in the STEM Designated Degree Program List. Students who have completed a previous degree in a STEM ...

A viral Reddit post highlights the significant hurdles visa holders face in the U.S. job market, where sponsorship requirements often lead to automatic rejections before skills are assessed. Despite ...

International graduates in the US can file for Adjustment of Status (I-485) while on OPT, without automatically losing F-1 status. However, filing signals immigrant intent, impacting travel and work.