F-1 Cap-Gap Extension
The cap-gap extension is a regulation that extends an eligible F-1 student’s status to bridge the gap between the end of F-1 OPT or STEM OPT work authorization and the start of a cap-subject H-1B status, allowing the student to remain in the U.S. during the “gap”. Cap-gap extension eligibility The cap-gap extension is available […]
Entrepreneurial Activities & Self Employment
In a time when many students are interested in launching innovative business endeavors, international students must be careful to ensure that they do not unintentionally commit an F-1 or J-1 immigration status violation by working without authorization. It may not always be clear when something becomes “work” for immigration purposes. For that reason, it is important that you always […]