Q&A on STEM OPTby emilyferronJuly 21, 2016July 21, 2016New rules on STEM OPT went into effect on May 10, 2016. What is OPT? What qualifies as a STEM field? What are the new… Read More »Q&A on STEM OPT
FAQ on the new STEM OPT rulesby emilyferronJuly 21, 2016July 21, 2016New STEM OPT extension rules went into effect on May 10, 2016. Certain F-1 student visa holders in the Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math fields… Read More »FAQ on the new STEM OPT rules
For F-1 & J-1 students performing entrepreneurial activitiesby emilyferronJuly 14, 2016July 14, 2016Babson College, a leader in assisting international entrepreneurs, has published this very useful guide on their website. It helps F-1 & J-1 visa holders understand… Read More »For F-1 & J-1 students performing entrepreneurial activities
Suffocating The Foreign Entrepreneur Under The New STEM Optional Practical Training Ruleby emilyferronApril 10, 2016May 13, 2016The Insightful Immigration Blog discusses how the imperfect U.S. immigration system (specifically, the F-1 STEM OPT program) prevents immigrant students from launching start-ups in and after… Read More »Suffocating The Foreign Entrepreneur Under The New STEM Optional Practical Training Rule
Emerging Issues in F-1 Employment: Powerpoint presentationby emilyferronApril 10, 2016May 13, 2016Slides from an October 30, 2013 Powerpoint presentation given at the NAFSA Region X conference. Covers issues such as volunteering, soliciting money online, starting a… Read More »Emerging Issues in F-1 Employment: Powerpoint presentation