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What Companies Accept Day 1 CPT: Convince Your Employer to Support It
by Christina Chen on Oct 07, 2024
In recent years, many F-1 students using OPT in the U.S. have found it increasingly difficult to secure an H-1B visa. Facing this challenge, many are turning to Day 1 CPT, a type of work authorization that enables students to work in their field of study from the first day of enrollme …
H-1B Denial: Common Reasons, Consequences, and Solutions
by Samir on Sep 24, 2024
Securing an H-1B visa is a major step for many foreign professionals looking to continue their careers in the United States. However, getting picked is just the first step to getting an H-1B, and not every H-1B application can be approved. If your H-1B is denied during the OPT Cap-Gap …
6 Ways for F-1 Students to Obtain a Green Card and Become Residents
by Tim on Aug 19, 2024
Obtaining an H-1B visa has been increasingly challenging for international students in the United States. However, many are unaware that getting an H-1B is not a prerequisite for green card applications. In fact, as an F-1 student, you can apply for a green card directly. If you plan …
Working in the U.S. without H1B: 8 Alternative Options to H1B Visa
by Tim on Aug 13, 2024
In recent years, the selection rate for the H-1B visa lottery has remained below 30%. Despite the new “one registration per person” policy, the selection rate for the year 2026 is only 26%. With the increasing difficulty of obtaining an H-1B visa, many international students have been …
Top 4 Day 1 CPT Universities in New York and Boston
by Tim on Jul 16, 2024
For international students seeking work authorizations other than H-1B, Day 1 CPT universities offer a significant advantage. By using Day 1 CPT, you can transition seamlessly from OPT to CPT to continue your employment. This article introduces 4 well-known Day 1 CPT universities in N …
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 …