More than a million international students are studying at U.S. colleges and universities. For many of them, the opportunity doesn't end after graduation thanks to the federal Optional Practical ...

Students in F-1 status who have completed two semesters of an academic program are eligible for a total of 12 months of work authorization known as Optional Practical Training (OPT). You can apply to ...

Under OPT, students can work for up to 12 months after graduation while STEM graduates. (The New York Times) The United States is a popular study destination for international students, mainly because ...

As an F-1 student, you may only work off campus in the U.S. if you have received special written work authorization approved by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The following ...

Attacks against Optional Practical Training (OPT) show opponents of immigration generally are also against admitting international students to the United States. To gain experience in a chosen ...