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How to Renew an Indian Passport in USA (2026 Edition)
by Abby on May 21, 2026
If you are currently in the U.S. on an F1 visa with Day 1 CPT or OPT, or working under an H1B visa, and your Indian passport is nearing expiration, it is important to renew your Indian passport in time. While traveling back to India for renewal is an option, it is often not practical. …
Key Policy Changes and Their Impact in 2025
by Nisha Patel on Jan 05, 2026
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2025: A Year of Major Changes in U.S. Visa and Immigration Policies The U.S. immigration system saw several major updates affecting students, workers, investors, and naturalization applicants. These changes reflected a broader shift toward stricter vetting, higher compliance standards …
How to Renew Your F-1 Visa While Enrolled in a Hybrid Program
by Shan Zhang on Jun 26, 2025
If you’re an international student enrolled in a hybrid-professional program in the U.S., renewing your F-1 visa can be confusing. With changing government policies, visa interview wait times, and SEVIS status requirements, it’s hard to know where to begin. In this guide, we’ll explai …
7 Steps from F-1 to Green Card
by Tim on Jun 05, 2025
For many international students, studying in the U.S. is only the first step toward building a long-term future in America. In 2026, more F-1 students are planning their immigration pathway earlier because of increasing H-1B competition, longer PERM processing times, and employment-ba …
What Does “Card was Mailed to Me” EAD Status Mean?
by Tim on Jun 02, 2025
Have you checked your USCIS case status and seen the update: “Card was mailed to me”—but are not quite sure what it means for your EAD (Employment Authorization Document) status? You are not alone. This common notification often leaves applicants wondering about delivery timelines and …
F-1 Visa Revoked: What It Means for Day 1 CPT Students
by Tim on Apr 10, 2025
Recent developments regarding the revocation of certain F-1 visas have raised concerns among international students enrolled in Day 1 CPT programs. Understandably, many are asking: Will Day 1 CPT be affected? Is it legally vulnerable?
Day 1 CPT Requirements: How to Qualify and Apply Successfully
by Tim on Mar 10, 2025
As the H-1B lottery season begins, more international students are exploring alternative options—one of the most popular being Day 1 CPT. Unlike regular CPT, which typically requires one academic year of enrollment before eligibility, Day 1 CPT allows students to start working immedia …
Is Day 1 CPT Legal? Understand Day 1 CPT from the Legal Perspective
by Tim on Nov 04, 2024
Day 1 CPT continues to attract attention from immigration policymakers, universities, employers, and international students as its popularity grows among professionals seeking to maintain lawful F-1 status while gaining practical work experience. In recent years, discussions surroundi …
What Companies Accept Day 1 CPT: Convince Your Employer to Support It
by Christina Chen on Oct 07, 2024
In recent years, many F-1 students using OPT in the U.S. have found it increasingly difficult to secure an H-1B visa. Facing this challenge, many are turning to Day 1 CPT, a type of work authorization that enables students to work in their field of study from the first day of enrollme …
OPT Denied: Common Reasons, Consequences, and Solutions
by Tim on Sep 09, 2024
Optional Practical Training (OPT) provides F-1 international students in the United States with an opportunity to gain work experience related to their field of study. This program allows students to work for up to 12 months after completing their degree, with an additional 24-month e …