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F1 OPT Student Tax Filing and F1 OPT Social Security & Medicare Taxes

May 28, 2019May 30, 2019Max Troy

All international students who make money while in the United States are subject to taxation and U.S. tax laws. But, as an international Read More >>

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How to Apply for OPT Extension: OPT Application Checklist

April 18, 2019April 18, 2019Max Troy

OPT Extension is offered to the International students after their 12 months OPT authorization completes. The STEM OPT extension allows OPT students with Read More >>

International Student Work Permit for F1 Visa Work After Graduation

April 1, 2019June 6, 2019Max Troy

F1 Work Permit – Work Options while Studying in the USA on Student Visa International students who wish to study in the USA Read More >>

Study Finds Visa Alternative OPT Doesn’t Hurt U.S. Workers

March 27, 2019May 10, 2019Max Troy

Ever heard a rumor so convincing that you became its prey and ended up believing in it without doing any quality research? One Read More >>

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Difference Between OPT and CPT for International Students

March 24, 2019April 17, 2019Max Troy

There is a good percentage of international students studying in the USA. International students on an F-1 visa are authorized to work in Read More >>

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STEM Jobs Definition and Stem Careers List in Demand for Students

October 29, 2018October 30, 2018Max Troy

The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers account for over 6% of all U.S. jobs according to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Read More >>

OPT Grace Period for F1 Students after OPT Expires and J1 Grace Period

September 4, 2018June 10, 2019Max Troy

OPT Grace Period for F1 Visa International Students and J1 visa Grace Period Grace period is the duration of time that is granted Read More >>

Top Companies That Hire International Students & Sponsor H1B

August 29, 2018March 14, 2019Max Troy

Jobs for international master’s degree holders, particularly in the US, is a dream come true. U.S. immigration laws permit international students to be Read More >>

OPT Cap-Gap Extension with Valid Pending or Approved H-1B Visa

August 28, 2018Max Troy 1

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) provides the “cap-gap” of employment authorization which means it allows an extension of an eligible F-1 Read More >>

USCIS restricts third party Placement of STEM OPT Students

USCIS restricts third party worksite Placement of STEM OPT Students

April 25, 2018January 11, 2019Max Troy

After the recent restrictions imposed on H1B Visa which allows students to work in USA, the USCIS has introduced a new policy which Read More >>