May 22, 2008

College Admission for Undocumented Foreign Students

         U.S. colleges and universities continue to struggle with policies concerning the admission of undocumented foreign students.  With no clear federal or state law addressing whether undocumented students are eligible for enrollment, the treatment of these students varies across the country.

         Read the entire alert on college admission for undocumented foreign students.

Additional Changes to OPT Regulations for F-1 Students

         The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a rule on April 8, 2008 providing foreign students in F-1 visa status two possible ways to extend the normal one year of post-degree Optional Practical Training (OPT) employment permission.  Read a previous publication on Cap Gap and STEM extensions to OPT.  Additionally, this new rule contains several other provisions applicable to all foreign students working in the U.S. on OPT after the completion of their studies.

         Read more about the changes to OPT regulations for F-1 students.