Like many international students, Andrew Fang (MSJ ’24) came to Northwestern hoping his degree would open doors in the American job market. This proved true for the Taiwan native, who is now a ...

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 U.S. Department of Homeland Security is preparing a proposed rule that is expected to significantly change the Optional Practical Training program. The OPT program allows international students to ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

In a confirmation hearing held earlier this year, U.S. Senator Mike Lee, a Republican from Utah, called the Optional Practical Training program, which allows international students on F-1 visas to ...

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 ...

In Part 3 of the USCIS Form-1765, instructions state that you must file Form I-765 while in the United States. What should I remember when choosing my OPT start date? You can apply for OPT as early as ...