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Trump administration’s $100,000 OPT fee proposal clears White House review: What Indian students need to knowA proposed $100,000 fee could impact international students' work opportunities in the US. This significant charge might affect students an...13 Sep, 2026, 05.58 PM IST- US student visa work rules: CPT vs OPT and how they are connectedCPT and OPT both allow eligible F-1 students to gain work experience in the US, but they operate differently. CPT is generally used during ...27 Aug, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
- What is Curricular Practical Training and what does the latest ICE memo on CPT mean? A guide for F-1 studentsCPT allows F-1 international students in the US to work in internships and practical training linked to their degree. New ICE scrutiny has ...27 Aug, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
- A look at major lawsuits against Meta, other social media companies over harms to kidsIn a federal trial beginning Tuesday in Oakland, California, the Instagram and Facebook parent company is fighting claims that it has contr...18 Aug, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
- US employers rethink H-1B talent strategy as Trump policies tighten: Envoy GlobalUS employers are changing hiring and retention strategies for foreign professionals. This shift occurs as H-1B program changes make it more...06 Aug, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
- US student visas for Indians plunge 62% as America tightens F-1 approvalsUS student visas issued to Indian nationals fell 62% during the peak admission season in 2025, according to an analysis by the Center for I...05 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- America's foreign STEM worker debate has a data problemAs the Trump administration tightens immigration rules for foreign workers and students, recent academic research challenges a key premise ...04 Aug, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
- US OPT programme explained: How Trump's $100,000 fee could hit international studentsA proposed $100,000 fee for international students' work authorization is under consideration. This potential charge could significantly in...31 Jul, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
- Trump weighs $100,000 fee for foreign students to work after graduationThe Trump administration is considering a plan to charge international students $100,000 to remain in the US and work after graduation unde...31 Jul, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
- Trump's new student visa rule could cost US economy up to $400 billion a yearA new report by the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) warns that the Trump administration's new student visa rule could...28 Jul, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
- DHS finalises rule ending open-ended stay for international students in USThe US Department of Homeland Security has finalised a rule replacing the long-standing "Duration of Status" system for F-1 students with f...24 Jul, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
- US student visa rule brings major changes to OPT process for Indian studentsNew F-1 visa rules will affect Indian students on OPT after September 2026. Students will need to apply for employment authorization and an...22 Jul, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
- Comprehensive Guide: Responding to an RFE questioning STEM degree qualificationFor F-1 students applying for a STEM OPT extension and receiving an RFE questioning their degree's STEM qualification, a well-prepared resp...02 Sep, 2024, 12.40 PM IST
- US issues new guidelines on OPT eligibility, grace periods, and study abroad for international STEM studentsThe USCIS has issued new guidelines for F and M nonimmigrant students regarding STEM OPT extensions. The revisions cover online study allow...29 Aug, 2024, 09.10 PM IST
- Decoding US' rule allowing STEM students on OPT to work for startupsThe process of STEM OPT extensions is relatively straightforward, but the rules for working for startups can be perplexing. Under the STEM ...02 Jan, 2024, 06.59 PM IST
- OPT program for international STEM students to continue as US Supreme Court refuses hearingThe program allows international students to work during their studies or for up to one year after graduation. A key aspect of the case was...04 Oct, 2023, 12.27 PM IST
- United States adds new majors under STEM OPT eligibilty for international studentsIn 2022, DHS published a Federal Register notice announcing the addition of 22 qualifying fields of study to the STEM list. The Federal Reg...12 Jul, 2023, 07.49 PM IST
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