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 Optional Practical Training (OPT) program may get revoked or drastically changed in order to deter US firms from recruiting foreign students in the country amid Trump's crackdown on immigration.

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 ...

PAUSE Act calls for a complete termination of the Optional Practical Training program and major changes to the H-1B visa system, including ending adjustment of status. (Reuters) US Representative Chip ...

If you complete your studies in spring 2025, including defending your thesis or dissertation before the start of the summer 2025 term, the academic program end date on your I-20 will be shortened to ...

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 ...