Selection Rate of 26%: Analysis of 2024 H-1B Visa Lottery
by Tim on Apr 30, 2024
On April 30, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an update for 2024 (FY 2025) H-1B cap registration data. While the selection rate for the H-1B lottery is merely 26%, which is lower than the expected selection rate of 30-35%, we saw a dramatic decrease …
From Day 1 CPT to H-1B: A Chinese Student's Success Story
by Tim on Apr 26, 2024
Selina, an international student from China, is currently working under an H-1B visa after using Day 1 CPT at Westcliff University. After earning her master's in social sciences from a well-known public university in California in 2020, Selina returned to China for one year. She came …
4 Common F1 Visa Interview Questions and How to Answer Them
by Tim on Apr 16, 2024
Obtaining an F-1 visa is essential for international students who want to study in the United States. However, many students may worry about how to appropriately answer visa interview questions. This article lists 4 common types of F-1 interview questions and provides strategies for e …
Sofia University's DBA Program: A New Day 1 CPT Option
by Tim on Apr 16, 2024
At a Glance Sofia University offers a new DBA program, which is a 3-year, 54-credit full-time program. The DBA program is an ideal option for CPT students for three reasons: job relevance, reasonable progression of educational advancement, and additional H-1B opportunities. Sofia Univ …
Day 1 CPT: Backup Plan for H-1B Visa Lottery (2025 Update)
by Tim on Apr 01, 2024
At a Glance Day 1 CPT is a work authorization that legally permits students to work from the first day of their program. If you are currently on OPT and seeking solutions for continuing your employment in the U.S., you can maintain your current job by seamlessly transitioning to Day 1 …