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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

A proposed immigration rule by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) could soon end or limit the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program for international students. The rule, listed on the ...

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 ...

The number of foreign students entering the US in August decreased by 19% from the same period previous year, as per the recently disclosed official data from the Department of Commerce. The federal ...

Did you know that your F-1 status is based on continuing enrollment or post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT)? If you are completing your studies in spring 2024, including defending your ...