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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 developing their career in the country. However, with the declining selection rate of the H-1B visa lottery, an increasing number of international students …
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 26% selection rate.
From Day 1 CPT to H1B: 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 …
How Can Small Company Employees Beat the Odds in the H1B Lottery?
by Priya Gupta on Jan 17, 2024
Navigating the H1B visa lottery can be a daunting task, especially for those employed in small and medium-sized companies. Concerns about company size and inexperience in the lottery process are common. This guide aims to demystify these issues, offering insights and advice for applic …
H-1B Beneficiary-Centric Selection System: From Proposal to Policy
by Nisha Patel on Nov 08, 2023
Introduction: The H1B visa has long been a beacon of hope for international students aspiring to work in the United States. However, the new developments and changes to the H1B visa lottery system have sparked a conversation about its future.