Join Reddy Neumann Brown PC for a complimentary webinar on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM CST, presented by Managing Partner Emily Neumann and Partner Steven A. Brown.

F-1 students and the employers who hire them face a compliance landscape that has grown increasingly complex and has faced increased scrutiny. From SEVP reporting obligations and unemployment day limits to the heightened scrutiny of STEM OPT training plans and worksite requirements, a single misstep can jeopardize a student’s status and an employer’s ability to retain valuable talent.

This webinar session will provide a practical overview of the OPT and STEM OPT framework, with an emphasis on real-world compliance issues facing employers and students today.

Topics will include:

• The OPT and STEM OPT eligibility framework and timeline
• Employer obligations under the STEM OPT program, including E-Verify enrollment and the Form I-983 Training Plan
• Reporting requirements for students and employers, including material changes and SEVIS updates
• Unemployment limits and how to track them
• The “bona fide employer-employee relationship” requirement and third-party placement issues
• Cap-gap extensions and the transition from F-1 to H-1B status
• Current enforcement trends, RFE patterns, and recent policy developments
• Practical tips for building a compliant OPT and STEM OPT program

Who Should Attend: HR professionals, in-house counsel, university DSOs, hiring managers, and F-1 students currently on or considering OPT or STEM OPT.

Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM CST

Register Here: https://rnlawgroup.zoom.us/meeting/register/pXOc0LV2S9eduUQ2iwaZoA

About the Presenters

Emily Neumann is the Managing Partner of Reddy Neumann Brown PC and a nationally recognized authority on business immigration. She advises employers across industries on H-1B, L-1, PERM, and employment-based green card matters, and is a frequent speaker and commentator on immigration policy.

Steven A. Brown is a Partner at Reddy Neumann Brown PC, where he leads the firm’s federal litigation practice and handles a broad range of business immigration matters. He has filed mandamus and APA actions in federal district courts across the country to compel adjudication of delayed immigration benefits and regularly counsels employers on F-1, H-1B, and dependent visa compliance.

Emily and Steven also co-host Visa Vibes, a podcast offering practical-focused commentary on the latest developments in business immigration law.