Visa & Immigration

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...
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...
August 21, 2023
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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...
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...
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...
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...
August 4, 2023
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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...
July 24, 2023

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...
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...
June 8, 2023
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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

Sponsoring faculty for permanent residence: PERM special handling & other considerations
Higher education employers can sponsor faculty for permanent residence with the PERM Special Handling process. Fragomen’s...
June 1, 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...
May 29, 2023

Top 10 H-1B sponsoring companies hiring for consultants in 2023
Learn more about the top ten H-1B companies hiring and sponsoring international students as...
May 24, 2023

What employees need to know about the PERM Labor Certification process
PERM Labor Certification for green cards is a long, complicated process. It’s essential to understand PERM so that you can...
May 22, 2023
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