On August 27, 2024, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new policy alert (PA-2024-22) concerning Optional Practical Training (OPT) for students on F-1 visas who are studying in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. This article aims to explain the key points of this policy update … Continue reading Key Updates to OPT for STEM Students on F-1 Visas