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OPT Unemployment: Consequences and Solutions
by Tim on Dec 19, 2024
Optional Practical Training (OPT) provides international students with a valuable opportunity to gain practical work experience in their field of study after graduation. However, in today’s cold U.S. job market, securing employment has become increasingly difficult. Economic uncertain …
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 …
Is Day 1 CPT Legal? Understand Day 1 CPT from the Legal Perspective
by Tim on Nov 04, 2024
Day 1 CPT continues to attract attention from immigration policymakers, universities, employers, and international students as its popularity grows among professionals seeking to maintain lawful F-1 status while gaining practical work experience. In recent years, discussions surroundi …
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 …
OPT Denied: Common Reasons, Consequences, and Solutions
by Tim on Sep 09, 2024
Optional Practical Training (OPT) provides F-1 international students in the United States with an opportunity to gain work experience related to their field of study. This program allows students to work for up to 12 months after completing their degree, with an additional 24-month e …
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 …
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.