
What is form I-765?
As an international student seeking OPT in the US, you will need an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Once you are approved...
November 21, 2023

Can international students qualify for work study?
Are you an international student looking to learn more about work-study? Find out if you are eligible, and learn more about the a...
October 25, 2023

Overcoming student visa denials: Common reasons and how to avoid them
Learn common reasons why F-1 student visa applications are denied so that you can avoid denials the first time or reapply if neede...
October 9, 2023

Student visas: F-1, J-1, and M-1
Interested in studying in the US? Learn more about these popular student visa types, and discover the best one for you...
August 31, 2023

What are H-1B cap-exempt jobs?
Looking for a job in the US? Learn more about H-1B cap-exempt jobs, and why they're important for international students to consid...
August 21, 2023

What are the eight new STEM-designated fields for study?
Learn more about the importance of STEM-designated fields of study for international students, and explore the eight new fields ad...
August 17, 2023

How to choose your OPT start date?
Learn how to choose the most favorable OPT start date as an international student to get the most out of your work authorization i...
August 14, 2023

Do I need CPT for an unpaid internship?
International students may need additional work authorization to do unpaid internships in the US. Learn whether this applies to yo...
August 7, 2023

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, s...
August 4, 2023

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 sponsor...
July 24, 2023
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So you didn’t “win” the H-1B lottery. What’s next?
Do you want to work in the U.S. but didn’t get selected in the H-1B visa lottery? Explore the best alternatives to an H-1B with...
June 21, 2023

Creative immigration options outside of the H-1B
If you missed the H-1B visa lottery this year or didn’t get selected, there are other U.S. immigration options for international...
June 15, 2023

Top 10 companies sponsoring H-1B Visas in Los Angeles in 2023
Uncover the upsides and downsides of living in Los Angeles, California, and explore the top ten Los Angeles companies sponsoring H...
June 8, 2023

Top 10 companies sponsoring H-1B visas in Austin in 2023
Explore the advantages and disadvantages of living in Austin, Texas, and find out about the city’s top ten companies sponsoring...
June 5, 2023

Top 10 H-1B sponsoring companies hiring for product managers in 2023
Read about the top ten H-1B companies hiring and sponsoring international students as product managers...
May 29, 2023
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