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Looking for a job in the US? Learn more about H-1B cap-exempt jobs, and why they're important for international students to...
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Learn more about the importance of STEM-designated fields of study for international students, and explore the eight new fields...
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Learn how to choose the most favorable OPT start date as an international student to get the most out of your work authorization...
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International students may need additional work authorization to do unpaid internships in the US. Learn whether this applies to...
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Visa & Immigration Transitioning from US international student to Canadian resident
Learn how to gain Canadian permanent residency after graduating from college in the US as an international student through work...
by InterstrideAugust 4, 2023
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Entrepreneur and Lawrence University alumnus Alec Nguyen shares his story of being an international student in the US and...
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Review the ways you will be evaluated as an international applicant when applying to graduate school in the...
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Applying to college in the US? Learn more about how your college application will be evaluated as an international...
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Career AdviceVisa & Immigration How to answer: Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in the US
International students and graduates should be ready to answer this common question: Will you now or in the future require...
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