From RFEs to Form I-983 checks, OPT compliance now plays a bigger role in protecting F-1 status and future H-1B filings ...

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 ...

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is an employment option available to students in F-1 status to gain practical experience in their major field(s) of study. The USCIS website has detailed information ...

The STEM OPT Extension helps SCU's international alumni enhance their education through practical training and hands-on experience. SCU alumni with degrees in the STEM fields (Science, Technology, ...

The Guardian or Authority of Law, created by sculptor James Earle Fraser, rests on the side of the U.S. Supreme Court. The U.S. Supreme Court gave universities, employers and international students a ...

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is temporary employment directly related to an F-1 student’s major area of study. Eligible students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT employment authorization ...

Reminder: STEM OPT I-20 Needed; Do not submit your STEM OPT Application to USCIS without first obtaining an OPT Extension Recommendation I-20. Please note that these resources are intended for general ...

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is temporary employment authorization for international students in F-1 status, that allows you to have a job, internship, or volunteer work that directly relates to ...