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 ...

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, ...

While travel on OPT or STEM-Extension shares many requirements and regulations with typical F-1 undergraduate travel, there are some distinct requirements for individuals pursuing post-graduate ...

A department may wish to hire international employees with F-1 visa status who have graduated from CU Boulder or students with F-1 status from other U.S. institutions. Optional Practical Training (OPT ...

What is the OPT STEM-Extension? The Optional Practical Training STEM Extension gives students an additional 24 months of OPT authorization if they have a U.S. degree in an approved science, technology ...

The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), requires schools to maintain certain information in SEVIS for all students currently on approved OPT and STEM OPT. As an F-1 student on STEM OPT, you ...

Donald Trump’s announcement about new H-1B visa applications attracting a $100,000 fee has led to much confusion among immigrant workers in the United States. The US president on Friday signed a ...

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 ...

A Reddit post recently brought attention to a tricky situation affecting international students in the United States. An Indian student on F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) found themselves ...