CPT and OPT Placement: How International Students Actually Find Work
A guide to CPT and OPT placement for F-1 students: what counts, common mistakes, and how international students find jobs in the USA.
Is Day 1 CPT Ending in 2026? What the New Rule Actually Changes
No, Day 1 CPT is not ending. With the proposed Duration of Status rule, here is what is changing in 2026 and how to plan for it.
J1 Visa Ending Soon? Why You Can’t Extend a J1 and How a Change of Status to F1 Lets You Stay
J-1 visas have hard duration limits. When your trainee, au pair, intern, or scholar program ends, here’s how to change to F-1 and continue your US journey.
Form I-539 Explained: Extension of Stay, Change of Status, and How the Proposed End of Duration of Status Changes Everything
A complete I-539 guide: extending stay, changing to F-1 from B-2/H-4/J-1/F-2, dependents, fees, timing, and what the proposed DOS rule changes.
Day 1 CPT Explained: How It Works, Who Uses It, and Why the Program You Pick Matters More Than the Concept
Day 1 CPT lets F-1 students work from the first day of their program. Here’s how it actually works, who uses it, and how to avoid the bad schools.