A bill targeting the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, a pathway for international students to gain US work ...

Proposed legislation to eliminate OPT work permits could disrupt careers of Indian students and impact US economy.

The email shared that the students and alumnus were informed by the U.S. Department of State that their F-1 visas had been ...

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). OPT enables students to gain work experience in their field of study. 12 months of OPT is available for F-1 students. OPT may be used before or after ...

Through OPT, international students can temporarily work in the U.S. OPT participation has rebounded since the COVID period. The program has strict application deadlines and eligibility requirements.

Warning: Do not file for OPT without requesting and receiving an I-20 recommending an extension of your Optional Practical Training work authorization. See instructions under OPT STEM Extension ...

A proposed bill in the United States Congress threatens to eliminate the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, a ...

The visas issued to four people at UC Berkeley were revoked by the federal government this week, a campus spokesperson said.

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is an opportunity for F-1 students to gain practical experience working off-campus in a job directly related to their major field of study. It is recommended in SEVIS ...

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is an authorization to work in off-campus employment or internships for F-1 students in their major or field of study. Off-campus work is only allowed under certain ...

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is temporary employment authorization for practical training directly related to a student’s major field of study. Standard OPT is available for a cumulative maximum ...