Career & Visa News
News and Openbound analysis on hiring, sponsorship and policy for international talent in the U.S.
16 news stories. Page 2 of 2.
Do F-1 Students Have to Finish Their Degree? Changing Status Before Graduation
A common question from F-1 students is surprisingly straightforward: If I started a degree program in F-1 status, am I required to finish it? The short answer is generally no. Receiving F-1 status does not mean that you have made an immigration commitment to graduate from that pa
News · Source: Reddy Neumann Brown · Openbound updated
F-1 Change of Status: How to Avoid USCIS RFEs, I-20 Problems, and Delays
If you are applying to change your immigration status to F-1 student status from inside the United States, careful preparation can help reduce the risk of a Request for Evidence (RFE), Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID), or unnecessary delay. Applicants generally file Form I-539, Ap
News · Source: Reddy Neumann Brown · Openbound updated
OPT Delays in 2026: Why the 14-Month Rule Makes a Timely Decision Essential
If you are an F-1 student waiting on a post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) approval, or an employer waiting to onboard a recent graduate, you already know how stressful the wait can be. What many students and employers do not realize is that OPT is one of the few im
News · Source: Reddy Neumann Brown · Openbound updated
How the Trump administration's crackdown on international students could affect the economy
A new proposed $70,000 fee for international students who are seeking to work in the U.S. after graduation is the latest Trump administration policy targeting scholars from abroad.
News · Source: PBS NewsHour · Openbound updated