Optional Practical Training (OPT) is temporary employment directly related to your major area of study. You may apply for 12 months of OPT per degree level plus a possible 24-month extension for those ...

The 24-Month STEM OPT Extension adds an additional 2 years of work authorization to the year of Initial Optional Practical Training. This allows you to participate in up to 3 years of OPT. You must ...

International students in the US, especially those on OPT, must be cautious of a new USCIS policy that issues deportation notices based on undisclosed fraud findings. This development impacts those ...

International students in the US on OPT are facing potential deportation due to stricter enforcement of SEVIS reporting rules. ICE is issuing letters threatening termination for those not promptly ...

OPT program allows foreign students to gain work experience in US companies for up to 12 or 24 months. (Bloomberg) The international students working in the US under the OPT program may soon see a ...

Everything international students need to know about the criticism of the Optional Practical Training program. (Reuters ) The Optional Practical Training program is one of many reasons why studying in ...

A new breach involving data from nine million AT&T customers is a fresh reminder that your mobile provider likely collects and shares a great deal of information about where you go and what you do ...

What is Optional Practical Training? Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a temporary employment benefit that allows an F-1 student visa holder to remain in the US and gain additional training and ...

Before you can apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT), please review our What is OPT webpage, as well as our Eligibility Requirements webpage to confirm you are eligible to apply for OPT. We ...

Unexpired passport valid until at least 6 months into the future Unexpired F-1 visa (Canadians are exempt from visa requirement) If your visa has expired, or will expire during your trip, review our ...