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Day 1 CPT and RFE: What Should You be Prepared for？
by Ryan Zhang on Jun 13, 2024
Disclaimer: This blog is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. It is crucial to start this article by addressing something everyone has been asking — "If I do Day 1 CPT, will I get RFE?" It is hard to respond to it in a yes or no fashion. However, to put …
OPT to Day 1 CPT: Understanding OPT Grace Period
by Tim on Jun 10, 2024
For international students in the United States, taking advantage of Optional Practical Training (OPT) is often the first step to develop their career in the country. However, with the declining selection rate of the H-1B visa lottery, an increasing number of international students ar …
3 Affordable Day 1 CPT Schools Alternative to Trine and Cumberlands
by Rebecca Chiang on Jun 05, 2024
When searching for Day 1 CPT schools, you might consider institutions like Trine University and the University of Cumberlands as attractive options due to their low tuition fees and convenient locations. However, it is essential to understand that these schools might not be the right …
Best 5 Day 1 CPT Programs for Lawyers
by Tim on May 28, 2024
For international students studying law in the United States, obtaining an H-1B visa is extremely struggling. The reason is that LL.M and J.D. degrees only provide a 1-year OPT. Also, requiring H-1B sponsorship creates significant challenges for LL.M students, who are generally less c …
Best 6 Day 1 CPT Programs for Healthcare Professionals
by Tim on May 17, 2024
With the declining selection rate of the H-1B visa lottery, many international students choose Day 1 CPT as a means of advancing their career development in the United States. However, it might be challenging for those working in healthcare to find a suitable Day 1 CPT program, as mos …
OPT to Day 1 CPT: SEVIS Transfer Guide
by Ryan Zhang on May 10, 2024
As their OPT/STEM-OPT is coming to an end, most international students who intend to continue working in the United States would bid their last chance on the H-1B lottery. Recently, the FY 2025 H-1B lottery has been completed with a 25.6% selection rate. For 3 out of 4 people whose Op …
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 …