Students having STEM F-1 visa can work for 3 years under OPT’, states Rudraksh Group

Rudraksh Group Overseas Solutions, one of the leading immigration consultancies states that the students who are having F-1 visa and are enrolled in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) fields of study from accredited educational institutions in the United States will be allowed to work for as long as three years under the Optional Practical Training (OPT). The company further highlighted that the Department of Homeland Security has asserted that the students who are having F-1 visa and are enrolled in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) fields of study from accredited educational institutions in the United States will be allowed to work for as long as three years under the Optional Practical Training (OPT). 

The Department of Homeland Security will publish the final rule on this matter in the Federal Register on 11th March. The rule will come into effect from 10th May, 2016. All the students who are either under OPT till that date, or who qualify for OPT by then, will be able to work in the country, for a period of 36 months. After completing the initial OPT of 12 months, the students can avail their extension of 17 months under OPT, which will be done on 10th May 2016, or the students can file to extend their OPT by seven months. Rudraksh Group states that the OPT will remain the same at 12 months for the students who don’t come under the category of STEM field of study. A cap-gap protection is extended by the Department of Homeland Security for those H-1B petition beneficiaries that are selected in the H-1B cap.

Rudraksh Group Mohali Wishes You All A Very Happy Dhanteras

Dhanteras is the first day of the five-day festival, ‘Diwali.’ As 'Diwali’ falls on 11 November this year, Dhanteras will be celebrated on 9 November.

This is the Hindu festival which is seen as the lucky day to purchase new things, especially gold. On Dhanteras, goddess Lakshmi is worshipped to gain prosperity and well  being. It holds great significance mostly in the business community.

Also,  Kubera, the god of assets and wealth is worshipped on this day.

Dhanteras falls on the thirteenth day of the dark fortnight. However, the meaning of this festival is hidden in its name itself. 'Dhan’ means wealth and 'Tera’ signifies the thirteenth day.

On Dhanteras, Hindus consider it auspicious to purchase gold or silver articles or at least one or two new utensils. It is believed that new 'Dhan’ or some form of precious metal is a sign of good luck.

'Lakshmi Puja’ is performed in the evenings when tiny diyas (earthen lamps) are lit to drive away the shadows of evil spirits.

Dhanteras is also known as 'Dhantrayodashi,’ and takes place two days before Diwali, in honour of Dhanavantri, the physician of the gods and an incarnation of Vishnu.

Rudraksh  Group wishes that may this Dhanteras showers you with health and prosperity.

Know About Multiple Benefits Of Immigration

As you know, immigration is the movement through which individual permanently move their place of residence from a particular country to another. Immigration is a concept that is widely talked about and debated. In the past five years, there have been about 8 million immigrants that came to the US, a statistical high, which has stirred much public debate. You see, immigration has its distinct advantages. Let us look at some of the benefits of immigration:

1. Economic gains

Critics have claimed that immigrants take on jobs, lower down wages, and drain too much tax money because of social services. However, what they do not realize that the jobs immigrants take are the job most citizens in the host country do not take. Immigrants filling up these jobs lighten the load of producers and consumers, and results in gains in economic welfare. It is a fact that immigrants are a source of low cost labor, but these cost reductions are eventually passed on to the consumer, so host country citizens benefit from this as well. The goods produced through the efforts of immigrant workers can also generate additional profits as the goods can be sold at lower price.

2. Increase in cultural diversity

The world seems to be growing smaller by the day, with different cultures within reach today than ever before. Immigration increases product diversity, something that many people enjoy very much. Immigrants moving in means more ethnic restaurants to dine in, more cultural centers to enjoy, and easier access to products only available in other countries.

3. Increase in standard of living in the part of immigrants

Immigration brings about change and development. An immigrant would not have moved have they not imagined better standard of living. The quality of life is significantly improved with immigration. This benefit is usually not experienced by the host country, yet it is one of the most important benefits immigration provides. It brings immigrants better opportunities, better chances to fulfill their goals, and a better life overall.

4. A younger workforce

The ratio of retired people to workers is expected to dramatically increase in the coming decades that would result to significant changes in the Security System (i.e. benefits). Immigrants, with their children and younger relatives, will bring in more young workforce that can slow down the increase of this very important ratio.

5. Skilled workers in much needed sectors.

Immigrants usually arrive because of employment preference. This means that they offer skills that are very scarce in the country. This will bring about various advantages. For example, if the supply of native neurologists is low, influx of more neurologist immigrants will significantly help the health care industry.

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