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Most international students that come to the United States for school will enter the United States on an F-1 Visa. Optional practical training (OPT) is temporary employment directly related to an F-1 student’s major area of study. In general, eligible students can apply to receive up to 12 months of OPT employment authorization before completing their academic […]

On January 30, 2026, USCIS announced information for the initial registration period for the FY2027 H-1B cap.  The fiscal year will run from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027.  Individuals selected in this year’s H-1B lottery who then submit an H-1B petition that is approved, may begin working in H-1B Status on October 1, […]

On December 29, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a final rule implementing a weighted selection process that will generally favor those H-1B registrants with higher incomes within a specific occupation.  The rule will go into effect on February 27, 2026, just before H-1B CAP Registration season which will take place in March […]