Work Authorization Struggles: The Challenges Faced by International Students in the U.S. – Times of India
Navigating the Maze: How International Students Face Work Authorization Barriers in the U.S. (Representative Image) As global demand for higher education grows, more international students are choosing the United States for their studies. According to the Open Doors Report, there were 1,126,690 international students from over 210 countries in the U.S. during the 2023-2024 academic year, marking a 7% increase from the previous year. Graduate Students Reach Record NumbersInternational graduate students and those on Optional Practical Training (OPT) reached record highs in the 2023/2024 academic year. According to Open Doors data:Graduate students: There were 502,291 international graduate students, an 8% increase, setting a new all-time high.OPT students: The number of students on OPT, gain...