Understanding H-1B and OPT Cap-Gap Extensions

Understanding H-1B and OPT Cap-Gap Extensions

About H-1B The H-1B is a nonimmigrant status  that permits temporary employment in “specialty occupations” . Many H-1B petitions are subject to a “Cap”. The cap refers to the limit of H-1B visas allowed per federal fiscal year (FY). A fiscal year begins on October 1st and ends on September 30th of the following year….

Traveling Outside the US during OPT or OPT STEM Extension

Traveling Outside the US during OPT or OPT STEM Extension

Are you plan on traveling outside the US during your OPT period? Normally, F-1 students on post-completion OPT are allowed to temporarily leave the United States and return to continue their F-1 status and employment as long as they have not exceeded the maximum permitted unemployment period for OPT or OPT STEM Extension. However, it’s…

Rules and Reporting Requirements on OPT

Guidelines and Reporting Requirements During the OPT Period

Here are the top 5 guidelines for Reporting Requirements During the OPT. Taking classes while on OPT Time spent going to school should only be an incidental part of your stay in the United States. You must be maintaining the primary purpose of OPT. Beginning a full-time or degree-seeking program of study while on OPT is not allowed. Should you…

Applying for a Driver's License Without a Social Security Number (SSN)

Applying for a Driver’s License Without a Social Security Number (SSN)

What Do You Need a SSN For? Many government agencies and private companies need your social security number to access the necessary information for approval or processing applications. Why do they prefer SSNs over other forms of identification like passport numbers? Well, typically, SSNs are considered the most official form of identification since they’re linked…

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