US DHS confirms a formal review of the OPT program, citing concerns over worker displacement and national security.

Secretary Noem announced that the DHS is reassessing the OPT program due to concerns about foreign labor impacting US workers. The review may lead to new regulations to address displacement of ...

The Trump administration has launched a formal review of the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, a key work route for ...

US government begins reassessing OPT programme that lets international graduates work after study, citing labour market, fraud and national security concerns ...

Optional practical training refers to temporary work that is directly relevant to an F-1 student's major field of study.

For India and other countries that send large numbers of students to US universities, the review carries significant implications. Indian nationals are among the largest recipients of F-1 visas, and ...

The F-1 nonimmigrant visa status allows noncitizens to study in the United States at U.S. colleges and universities. F-1 students may be eligible for off-campus employment under the following programs ...

Santa Clara University offers international students with F-1 immigration status in the MBA/MSBA/MSIS/MSFA programs the opportunity to engage in Curricular Practical Training in accordance with ...

Looking for help or have questions about Optional Practical Training (OPT)? Come to a workshop at International Student and Scholar Services (I3S). Our offices are located on the 3rd floor of the ...

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 ...

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, ...