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Can you travel during OPT or STEM OPT? Practical 2026 guide for international students
Planning international travel on OPT or STEM OPT in 2026? Learn when travel is safe, when it’s risky, which documents you need, and how EAD status, employment and visas affect re-entry to the US.
6min read

Day 1 CPT universities: risks, rumours and what USCIS actually says (2026 updated guide)
Considering a Day 1 CPT university in 2026? Learn what Day 1 CPT really means, why it faces scrutiny, what USCIS officially says, common risks to avoid, and how to protect your F-1 status.
4min read

STEM OPT extension explained: timeline, employer rules and approval cheat sheet (2026 guide)
Applying for a STEM OPT extension in 2026? Learn the full timeline, eligibility rules, employer requirements, Form I-983 tips, travel guidance and a clear approval checklist to avoid delays and RFEs.
5min read

OPT delays and RFEs in 2025: what to do when your start date is near
Facing OPT delays or an RFE in 2025? Learn what to do when your EAD is late, how to respond to RFEs, communicate with employers, and protect your F-1 status when your start date is approaching.
5min read

Parents have bad credit? students can still get funded with No-Co-Signer Loans from Prodigy Finance
Worried your parents’ bad credit could stop your study-abroad plans? Learn how Prodigy Finance offers no-co-signer, no-collateral student loans based on your future earning potential—not family credit
3min read

How much loan can you get through Prodigy Finance? Country‑wise breakdown for the USA, UK & Europe
Wondering how much you can borrow with Prodigy Finance? Get a country-wise overview of education loan amounts for the USA, UK and Europe.
4min read
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