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F-1 + Student Visa Guides
F-1 student status, CPT and OPT rules, STEM extension mechanics, and the paths from F-1 to a green card without breaking status.
3 guides in this category
Student7 min read
F-1 CPT in 2026: Using It Without Wrecking OPT or Your Green Card
CPT looks free — it isn't. Every day of full-time CPT after 12 months of study kills your OPT eligibility. Here's how to use CPT without paying that price.
July 2, 2026Read article
Student6 min read
OPT and the STEM Extension: A Field-Tested Playbook
From E-Verify validation to I-983 training plans, the full timeline international students need before graduation.
April 28, 2026Read article
Student10 min read
F-1 to Green Card: Every Realistic Path from Student to Permanent Resident
You came to the U.S. on an F-1 visa. Now you're graduating and staring down the H-1B lottery. Here's every viable route from student to green card, ranked by realistic timelines.
April 4, 2026Read article