New Optional Practical Training Regulations

Sun, 6 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

On April 8, 2008, the DHS will issue new regulations regarding Optional Practical Training (OPT) for students. We link to the regulations, a FAQ and the DHS Press Release from our “Students” page.
The regulations would allow students with degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics to extend their OPT work cards for an additional 17 months, but only if their employers participate in the “E-Verify” program.
The regulations would also close the summer “cap gap” for students selected in the H-1B lottery.
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High-Tech Workers and the H-1B Cap

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700

On March 12, Microsoft CEO Bill Gates testified before Congress. He explained that our current immigration laws bear no relationship to economic reality. Among other things, he called for a dramatic increase in the 85,000 annual cap on H-1B visas.
During the next two days, both Democratic and Republican Representatives introduced legislation to double or triple the H-1B cap.
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