All posts under tag "STEM OPT"
USCIS has announced a new policy affecting pending applications from high-risk countries, effective January 1, 2025.
Explore alternative visa pathways for work in the U.S. following the H-1B lottery results for 2026-2027.
Explore alternative visa options available for those not selected in the H-1B lottery for 2026-2027.
Indian STEM OPT holders confront low H-1B selection odds and significant EB-2 backlogs, complicating their immigration prospects.
A new roadmap outlines how STEM OPT holders can transition to EB-1A green cards without sponsorship.
The USCIS Pause affects over 2,000 researchers and professionals in the U.S., highlighting urgent immigration issues.
An administrative error by Fragomen resulted in a lost H-1B registration for an applicant on STEM OPT.
F-1 visa holders selected in the H-1B lottery should still apply for STEM OPT to maintain immigration options.
F-1 visa holders are advised to explore options as H-1B lottery results approach, with potential impacts on their status.
USCIS closes H-1B registration; alternative visa options available for unselected applicants.
International students on OPT report last-minute changes in H-1B sponsorship commitments from employers, causing career uncertainty.
H-1B petition approvals under consular processing lead to automatic SEVIS deactivation. Immediate action can help reactivate records.
HR leaders should prepare for H-1B lottery outcomes with strategic planning as registration approaches.
USCIS will accept both old and new Form I-765 until March 5, 2026, impacting OPT, STEM OPT, and EAD applicants.
Supporters urge President Trump to end various work permits with immediate action.
Donald Trump calls for the end of certain work permits, claiming they lack congressional approval and can be revoked easily.
International students on F-1 visas should reconsider travel plans ahead of the H-1B lottery due to potential reentry risks.
F-1 students face uncertainty as new H-1B fees are introduced, but changes in status may exempt them from these costs.
USCIS Fraud Detection & National Security will begin unannounced site visits in Texas targeting H-1B and F-1 OPT cases.
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