FAQ on OPT and F1 Status for Students under H1B Cap-Gap
Introduction These Questions & Answers address the automatic extension of F-1 student status in the United States for certain students...
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Admission Application Tracker - For Graduate and Undergraduate Students
We have released new admission application tracker for graduates and undergraduates. Please use this tracker to enter details of your applic...
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Durbin-Grassley's Letter to DHS Secretary to terminate 17-month OPT extension program for STEM students
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Durbin-Grassley's Letter to DHS Secretary to terminate 17-month OPT extension program for STEM students
Senator Grassley and Senator Durbin's letter to DHS Secretary, Janet Napolitano requesting restoring integrity of H1-B Program and recon...
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H1B 'Cap Exempt' Visa as an Option?
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H1B 'Cap Exempt' Visa as an Option?
Most of the international students after graduation would focus their attention to find a job in corporate world. But it is always difficult...
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DHS Updated F.A.Q on 90–day unemployment rule for OPT students
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DHS Updated F.A.Q on 90–day unemployment rule for OPT students
Recently question was asked by a poster if 90 day unemployment rule on OPT is only applicable to 27 month OPT. Answer is 'NO'. The t...
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Document on Tax Exemption for OPT Students and Students on F1B visa
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Document on Tax Exemption for OPT Students and Students on F1B visa
In response to question asked by few posters on document or proof stating that OPT students are not required to pay Social Security Taxes an...
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Bill gives in-state tuition to foreign professionals, families in Washington on H1B visa
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Bill gives in-state tuition to foreign professionals, families in Washington on H1B visa
A little-noticed measure passed by the Legislature and signed into law by the governor will extend in-state tuition rates at Washington stat...
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Schools Approved by SEVIS that qualifies for 12 month OPT
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Schools Approved by SEVIS that qualifies for 12 month OPT
International Students looking to pursue higher education in United States are always concern about Universities which are eligible by SEVIS...
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H1B Approved and Currently on OPT : Can I transfer H1B ?
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H1B Approved and Currently on OPT : Can I transfer H1B ?
Students on OPT, who have been recently approved for H1B always have the question "I am currently on OPT and my H1B application was app...
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USCIS Receipts and Approvals : How to Amend Misspelled Name?
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USCIS Receipts and Approvals : How to Amend Misspelled Name?
If you recently applied for H1B FY 2010 and received your I-797 receipt, there is a good chance that in excitement, you may overlook some sp...
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Students on OPT: Tips for Finding Job After Graduation
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Students on OPT: Tips for Finding Job After Graduation
If you are on OPT after graduating from an American university and currently actively looking for a job, you may find this post helpful. In ...
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Laid Off: Planning to go from H1B - F1B?
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Laid Off: Planning to go from H1B - F1B?
Recently many H1-B holders, who have been laid off are having tough time to find employers, who will transfer their H1-B and offer them job....
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Does your Form I-94 has an Incorrect Information?
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Does your Form I-94 has an Incorrect Information?
If you have an incorrect information on Form I-94 card or you have lost it, Please do not neglect this. Rather follow right procedure to ame...
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F.A.Q on 90–day unemployment rule for students on 12-month OPT
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F.A.Q on 90–day unemployment rule for students on 12-month OPT
Last year USCIS released 90-day unemployment rule for students on OPT. This rule specifies an aggregate maximum allowed period of unemploym...
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Information on Tax Exemptions for OPT Students
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Information on Tax Exemptions for OPT Students
Most of the students who are on F-visa or on Optional Practical Training (OPT) having a legitimate job should remember that they are exempte...
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