In this week’s episode, BAL’s Stacey Scorza assembles a panel of designated school officials and an executive in employer relations from Southern Methodist University (SMU) to discuss F-1 visa challenges and STEM OPT issues facing international students and employers. Plus, the latest immigration news including an update on the H-1B visa cap and China’s visa-free policy expansion.

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Episode 101: F-1 visa challenges facing students and employers