USCIS recently announced new policy guidance affecting foreign visitors who have decided they want to attend college in the United States. It is common for visiting foreign nationals to determine that they wish to pursue an education in the States. However, the process is not that simple. But there is good news. If you are in the U.S. and want to go to college, you no longer have to file bridge Read More
F-1 Students Can File Form I-765 Online
On April 12, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that F-1 Students seeking optional practical training (OPT) can now file Form I-765 online. Form I-765 is an application for employment authorization. However, to file online, they must be filed under one of these categories: (c)(3)(A) - Pre-Completion OPT; (c)(3)(B) - Post-Completion OPT; and (c)(3)(C) - 24-Month Extension of OPT Read More
3 Things Employers Need to Know about Hiring Foreign Students
Employers hiring foreign students, whether an undergraduate or graduate student, need to be aware of these three topic areas in order to comply with the law. 1. Optional Practical Training vs. Curricular Practical Training for Foreign College Students Foreign college students may obtain permission to work with either Optional Practical Training (OPT) or Curricular Practical Training (CPT). Only college Read More
Hiring F-1 International Students: What Every Employer Should Know About Practical Training
International students living in the United States have plenty of unique skills and perspectives to offer employers. Although they are oftentimes strictly limited in the type of work they are allowed to perform based upon their student status. Individuals with an F-1 visa, for example, may only work with employers through what are known as “practical training” programs. As such, they stand to benefit by gaining Read More
