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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 difficult. 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 co …
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 …
Sofia University's DBA Program: An Ideal Day 1 CPT Option
by Tim on Apr 16, 2024
At a Glance Sofia University offers a 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 Universi …
5 Things You Must Know Before Applying for Day 1 CPT
by Priya Gupta on Nov 06, 2023
Embarking on the journey of studying in the United States brings its own set of challenges and opportunities, especially when it comes to maintaining legal working status. For international students, Day 1 CPT programs offer a pathway to work while studying from the first semester.