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USCIS Announces Premium Processing for Certain F-1 Students

USCIS announced the availability of premium process for qualified F-1 student visas. In addition, online application for premium processing is available for OPT in STEM programs.

Foreign STEM Grads Work Policy Upheld

A policy put in place by the Obama administration has been challenged but upheld. Foreign STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) graduates who are on student visas continue to have up to three years of work authorization after graduation. The D.C. circuit court found the foreign STEM grads work policy supports the reason behind the F-1 visa program.