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Day 1 CPT to H-1B: How to Handle Potential Issues in Your Application
by Tim on Feb 21, 2025
Many international students, if not selected for H-1B, choose Day 1 CPT as an alternative path. During Day 1 CPT, they can still join the H-1B visa lottery. However, transitioning from Day 1 CPT to H-1B can be a complex process, requiring careful attention to potential challenges.
FY2027 H1B Visa Lottery: What you need to know?
by Nisha Patel on Jan 30, 2025
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The H1B Visa Lottery 2027 marks a significant opportunity for professionals worldwide, especially those from China and India, to embark on a career journey in the United States. With the advent of new regulations and the highly competitive nature of the process, understanding the nuan …
How Trump’s Presidency Could Impact International Students in the U.S.
by Yujie Yu on Nov 07, 2024
As Trump steps back into the White House, his return brings renewed attention to policies that impact international students in the U.S. With Trump’s history of stringent immigration policies, international students—especially those on F-1, OPT, and H-1B visas—are understandably conce …
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 …
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 …
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 developing their career in the country. However, with the declining selection rate of the H-1B visa lottery, an increasing number of international students …
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 …
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 …