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Overview Receiving a denial for your Optional Practical Training (OPT) application can be stressful. Understanding the reason behind the denial and knowing your options is… Read More »What to Do If Your OPT Application Is Denied (Updated 2025)

Overview When considering advanced education in business, two prominent degrees often come to mind: the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and the Doctor of Business… Read More »Understanding the Differences Between DBA and MBA Degrees

Overview To fulfill the FY 2025 H-1B visa cap, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) conducted a second lottery round. This additional selection… Read More »USCIS Conducts Second H-1B Lottery for FY 2025

Overview The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has unveiled significant Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 H-1B cap registration process updates. These changes aim to enhance… Read More »USCIS Announces Key Changes for FY 2026 H-1B Cap Registration

Overview In a significant policy update, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has permanently increased the automatic extension period for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs)… Read More »USCIS Extends EAD Automatic Extension Period to 540 Days

Overview The H-1B visa program underwent significant changes for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, impacting employers and prospective applicants. These policy shifts aim to enhance the… Read More »Key Insights into 2025’s H-1B Visa Policy Shifts

Overview Maintaining employment status can be challenging for F-1 students transferring their Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) records between institutions. Two primary options… Read More »Navigating Employment During SEVIS Transfer: Unpaid Leave vs. Rehire

Overview The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Change of Status (COS) process allows nonimmigrant visa holders to transition from one nonimmigrant status to another… Read More »Understanding the USCIS Change of Status Process

Overview The H-1B visa program remains pivotal for U.S. employers to hire foreign professionals in specialty occupations. Several notable changes have been implemented for Fiscal… Read More »Understanding the H-1B Visa Lottery: Odds and Changes for FY 2025

Overview The H-1B visa program mandates that employers pay foreign workers a salary that meets or exceeds specific wage thresholds to protect both U.S. and… Read More »Understanding H-1B Minimum Salary Requirements