Indian Students In US Face New Work Rules: CPT, OPT And H-1B Explained
Last Updated:August 31, 2026, 1:34 PM IST CPT is available to eligible F-1 students during their studies, while the H-1B visa allows US employers to hire foreign workers for specialised jobs. The August 24 memo mainly affects CPT, not H-1B applications. (Representative image/File) The United States has increased scrutiny of work opportunities for international students,…