Three of nine Tufts international students whose Student and Exchange Visitor Information System records were terminated by ...

A bill to eliminate the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program for international students, which enables them to obtain work experience in the US post their studies, has been introduced in the ...

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is an opportunity for F-1 students to gain practical experience working off-campus in a job directly related to their major field of study. It is recommended in SEVIS ...

According to a statement from University Spokesperson Bethanie Glover, the University learned of the visa terminations of the ...

STEM-OPT Visa Eligible: The STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) program allows full-time, on-campus international students on an F-1 student visa to stay and work in the U.S. for up to three years ...

As of April 11, seven post-completion Optional Practical Training participants at Tufts have had their SEVIS records or F-1 visa status terminated. Students can receive up to 12 months of OPT status ...

Three of the affected students are currently enrolled, while three others are participating in Optional Practical Training (OPT). The university is providing continued academic support to the ...

"Three of the students had graduated and were on Optional Practical Training status and the other is currently enrolled at the university. Two other international students remain on revoked status." ...