The Financial Express

OPT program for foreign students faces growing calls for elimination by US lawmakers

Everything international students need to know about the criticism of the Optional Practical Training program. (Reuters ) The Optional Practical Training program is one of many reasons why studying in ...

Ghost offices, Indian HR networks, OPT visas: Shell scam under ICE Scanner

The OPT fraud controversy in the US revolves around allegations that thousands of international students, many of them Indian, used suspicious or fake employers to maintain legal ...
Forbes

Optional Practical Training: What Employers Need To Know In Today's Immigration Landscape

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a federal program 72% of international students use to remain in the U.S. after they graduate. American companies seeking highly educated talent can use OPT to ...
The Financial Express

OPT program under attack amid termination calls by US lawmakers, tax proposals and tighter rules

Lawmakers and USCIS officials are pushing changes that could end OPT and impose new burdens on foreign graduates. (Reuters ) International students studying in the US can gain working experience ...

Major ICE crackdown on 10,000 foreign students on OPT; 'fake companies' being operated from India

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced a major crackdown on an immigration program that allows international ...
Indiatimes

STEM OPT extension denied? What students in the US can do next as refusals rise in 2025

International students face STEM OPT denials despite meeting requirements, often due to employment compliance issues. A recent case highlights the need for meticulous documentation and clear training ...