The Trump administration has increased surprise checks on foreign students working in the US under the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program.

These inspections especially target students in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) who are allowed to work for three years after graduation.

Officers have been visiting student housing and even homes to verify whether students are following federal rules.

The Fraud Detection and National Security (FDNS) unit of USCIS along with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ensures that students are doing jobs related to their field of study and maintaining valid student visa status (F-1).

Attorneys say inspections are legal but have sharply increased in frequency under Trump compared to Biden’s term.

Students report surprise

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