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 ...

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 ...

The Biden-era stability for international graduates has met a new regulatory hurdle as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) formally initiates a comprehensive review of the OPT Program. In a ...

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 ...

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, ...