What is OPT under F1 VISA? What work Privileges are available on OPT in USA?
‘STAPLE’ the acronym of the ‘Stopping Trained in America PhDs from Leaving the Economy’ was first introduced in 2009 by Jeff Flake, the U.S representative for Arizona’s 6 th Congressional District. This act will grant Green Card to students who have received doctorate degree from American Universities allowing them to stay in the United States and contribute to the strength of American economy. This bill has been re-introduced by House of Representatives that will exempt non-immigrants with American PhD in STEM from the limits on the number of employment-based Green Cards and H1B visas awarded annually. Re-introduction of this act may benefit the Indian scholars aspiring to pursue doctoral studies in USA. US still attract more than half of Indian students going abroad and are still perceived to provide the most prestigious and valuable credentials of all study abroad destinations. According to Congressman Mr. Erik Paulsen, US should provide all the opportunities to the skilled s...