Big changes to OPT and STEM OPT are coming in 2026, and international students need to pay attention. Proposed chnges may include: • Fewer degrees qualifying for STEM OPT • A shorter STEM OPT extension than the current 24 months • Stricter limits on how long you can remain unemployed while in F-1 status None of this is final yet, but the direction is clear: less flexibility, more scrutiny, and higher risk if you are not planning ahead. If you are an international student, a recent graduate, or a

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