For years, the Department of Homeland Security operated a program allowing tens of thousands of foreign students who recently graduated from a college or university to obtain valuable tech-related ...

The Optional Practical Training (OPT) program may get revoked or drastically changed in order to deter US firms from recruiting foreign students in the country amid Trump's crackdown on immigration.

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...