Q&A on STEM OPT
New rules on STEM OPT went into effect on May 10, 2016. What is OPT? What qualifies as a STEM field? What are the new rules? This FAQ from USAIE answers those questions and more.
Tag: Temporary (Non-Immigrant) Visas
FAQ on the new STEM OPT rules
New 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 can now receive up to 24 months of work authorization after graduation — but may need to take quick action in order to remain eligible. To help students and employers understand the new Read more about FAQ on the new STEM OPT rules[…]
Babson becomes first private college to host GEIR program
Babson College in Massachusetts is now the first private college to host a Global Entrepreneurs In Residence (GEIR) program. GEIR programs help provide legal status to qualifying foreign national entrepreneurs by sponsoring them for cap-exempt H-1B visas at institutions of higher learning. Babson’s pilot effort this year will host up to 10 GEIRs who want to accelerate their companies Read more about Babson becomes first private college to host GEIR program[…]
E-Visas as a Way to Gain Long-term, Non-immigrant Status in the United States
The E visa category represents a very attractive, yet misunderstood and under-utilized, way to gain long-term, business-based non-immigrant status in the US. This article covers the ins and outs of the E visa program, and what an E visa could mean for long-term status in the US, despite it being a “temporary” visa category. By Read more about E-Visas as a Way to Gain Long-term, Non-immigrant Status in the United States[…]