USCIS Policy Manual Update to OPT Eligibility for STEM Fields
USCIS updated their Policy Manual for OPT eligibility for…
New STEM Fields Added to OPT Foreign Student Work Program
An additional eight degrees are added to the list as…
USCIS Announces Premium Processing for Certain F-1 Students
USCIS announced the availability of premium process for…
DHS Expands Fields of Study for STEM OPT Program
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) added twenty-two…
USCIS Class Action Settlement Provides Relief for F-1 Students, Helps U.S. Retain Talent in STEM Fields
In July 2021, USCIS reached a settlement in the…
Our Perspective: How to Resolve Lengthy Adjudication Issues Facing Now Aged Out H-4 Dependents Seeking to Change Status to F-1
As many of our clients are aware, lengthy USCIS processing…
Availability of Cap Gap for F-1 Students Changing Status to H-1B in October: What Employers Need to Know
If an employer wants to hire an F-1 student after the…
News Alert: USCIS Extends Flexibilities to Certain Applicants Filing Form I-765 for OPT
From the USCIS News Alert: Applicants for OPT must file…
Tech Union Appeals Continuation of OPT Visa Program
An influential union representing tech workers has plans to…