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
Overview The 2024 U.S. presidential election highlighted sharply contrasting immigration visions from former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Although Trump ultimately secured… Read More »Trump vs. Harris: Immigration Policy Showdown and Implications for the U.S.
Overview The immigration policies of former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden have significantly influenced the experiences of international students in the United States.… Read More »Trump vs. Biden: Immigration Policies Impact on International Students
Overview The re-election of President Donald Trump in 2024 is poised to bring significant changes to U.S. immigration policies, particularly affecting international students and professionals… Read More »Trump’s 2024 Win: Impact on CPT, OPT, and H-1B Visa Policies
Overview The re-election of President Donald Trump in 2024 is poised to bring significant changes to U.S. immigration policies, particularly affecting international students and professionals… Read More »Trump 2.0: What’s Next for Day 1 CPT Students and H-1B Visa Holders?
Overview Day 1 Curricular Practical Training (CPT) programs have become attractive for international students seeking work experience while studying in the United States. Many universities… Read More »Top 5 Popular Day 1 CPT Universities: What Students Say
Overview With its robust economy and diverse industries, Texas offers international students numerous opportunities to gain practical experience while pursuing their academic goals. For those… Read More »Top Day 1 CPT Universities in Texas: Programs, Costs, and Opportunities
