Max Troy, Author at OPTnation

Immigrant Students Face Mental Health Problems Due To Cultural Gaps

July 30, 2019Max Troy

Like a line of international students before him, Huixiang Chen sacrificed the comforts of home to become an expert. Chen, 30, started his Read More >>

Newark judge charged employees of IT staffing firm for visa fraud

July 26, 2019July 26, 2019Max Troy

NEWARK, N.J. – Four executives of two information technology staffing companies have been arrested on charges of fraudulently using the H-1B visa program Read More >>

USCIS delay in processing and denials of work permits questioned

July 26, 2019Max Troy

On July 16, 2019, the U.S. House of Representatives held a hearing asking U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) to explain the increase in immigration Read More >>

Expedited Processing Option for dependents curtailed by USCIS

July 26, 2019Max Troy

As a result of recent USCIS processing changes, dependents of nonimmigrant visa holders may be directly impacted in three ways, thus increasing the Read More >>

DHS has begun onsite inspection of firm employing F1 candidates

July 26, 2019Max Troy

At a glance DHS has begun conducting on-site inspections of F-1 STEM optional practical training (OPT) employment. The purpose of the inspections is Read More >>

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Employers Guide to Hiring International OPT Students

July 25, 2019June 16, 2025Max Troy

International OPT Students The complexities around OPT hiring may sometimes deter employers from hiring student visa holders. Unfortunately, these candidates can miss opportunities. Read More >>

You Can Face Any of 3 Types of Interviews after PHD Job Search

July 25, 2019Max Troy

If you’re at the end of your PhD and on the job hunt like I am, you’ve probably read articles on keeping yourself Read More >>

International Students in Canada Can Avail Scholarship Option

July 25, 2019Max Troy

If you are an international student looking to study in Canada, make sure you check out which scholarships are available to you from Read More >>

International Students in Us Must Be Aware about Academic Integrity

July 25, 2019July 25, 2019Max Troy

FOR PROSPECTIVE international students planning to attend a U.S. university, having an understanding of academic integrity is important in order to become a successful college Read More >>

Final Rule Introduced Changes to Eb-5 Immigration Investor Program

July 25, 2019Max Troy

The Trump administration is bringing about more changes to the world of immigration, this time targeting the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. USCIS has Read More >>