The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) new 24-month optional practical training (OPT) extension for F-1 students with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) degrees is in effect starting today, May 10, 2016. This rule replaces the previous 17-month STEM OPT…
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of Academic Engagement (OAE) supports the DHS mission by building, improving and leveraging relationships with the academic community. Through this ongoing series, read how OAE actively engages with the academic community in the…
This week, the U.S. Small Business Administration hosts National Small Business Week to recognize the critical contributions of entrepreneurs and small business owners in the United States, who “create 21st century jobs, drive innovation and increase America’s global competitiveness.…
For this quarter’s SEVIS by the Numbers report, Study in the States unveiled a new United States map for its Mapping SEVIS by the Numbers tool, as well as the functionality to view historical data for every state, continent, region or country.This enhancement makes visualizing the breakdown…