DHS Publishes New Regulations for STEM OPT Program
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published new regulations significantly modifying the STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) program for F-1 students with a qualifying U.S. science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) degree. Overall, the new regulations will allow more F-1 students to qualify for an extension of their OPT period based on an eligible STEM degree while also increasing the maximum period of STEM OPT time available to F-1 students. The new