Immigration News and Practical Articles on Studying in the U.S.

Best 5 Day 1 CPT Programs for Lawyers

U.S. lawyers

For international students studying law in the United States, obtaining an H-1B visa is extremely struggling. The reason is that LL.M and J.D. degrees only provide a 1-year OPT. Also, requiring H-1B sponsorship creates significant challenges for LL.M students, who are generally less c …

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Best 6 Day 1 CPT Programs for Healthcare Professionals

healthcare professionals

With the declining selection rate of the H-1B visa lottery, many international students choose Day 1 CPT as a means of advancing their career development in the United States. However, it might be challenging for those working in healthcare to find a suitable Day 1 CPT program, as mos …

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OPT to Day 1 CPT: SEVIS Transfer Guide

SEVIS transfer

As their OPT/STEM-OPT is coming to an end, most international students who intend to continue working in the United States would bid their last chance on the H-1B lottery. Recently, the FY 2025 H-1B lottery has been completed with a 25.6% selection rate. For 3 out of 4 people whose Op …

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