In public debate, the phrase “foreign student” can sound temporary, distant, and detached from American life. But many students in F-1 status are not newcomers with only a passing connection to this country. They are often the sons and daughters of parents in H-1B, L-1, E, O, or other lawful statuses. Many spent their formative years in the United States. Some have younger siblings who are U.S. citizens. And many know no professional future other than the one they have been preparing for here. This blog post explores the recent attempts by the administration to limit CPT employment and warning schools of the dire consequences of violations of policy directives.
