Can I Work Remotely on an H-1B visa?

This blog post was co-authored by Aaron Blumberg, Partner & Attorney at Fragomen.

Many people are drawn to remote work for the freedom and flexibility that it provides, so it should come as no surprise that the number of people …

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What’s the H-1B Cap-Gap Extension?

For international students who are hoping to continue working in the US after your OPT or STEM OPT expires, the H-1B visa is a critical piece of your journey. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits international workers …

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Re-imagining Power, Redefining Success: How WOC Can Be Power-Full

We are living in a time where all of us are waking up to what’s happening in the world. And as we awaken as WOC, each of us is being called to reconsider our views on what power and success …

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Dipayan Ghatak: Expert Product Manager Shares Job-Hunting Tips for International Graduates

Dipayan Ghatak is a Senior Product Manager at Walmart. He leads the enterprise productivity product suite within Walmart, which means leading productivity applications for all Walmart associates globally. Previously, he worked for Expedia and Microsoft. Dipayan earned his Master’s of …

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Alice Wen: Leveraging an MBA in the US Tech Industry

International alumna Alice Wen recently graduated with an MBA from Rice University and is currently working at Dell as a Global Commodity Manager. Before her MBA, Alice worked for eight years in the electric machinery, computer, hardware, and fashion manufacturing …

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On Being an Artist, a Teacher, and Securing an O-1 Visa

International alumna Esther Jang is an O-1B visa recipient, a successful artist, and a public school teacher living in Queens, New York City. She came to the US 13 years ago to earn her undergraduate degree in photography from Parsons …

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Fidelity Day at UMass Amherst – Wednesday, March 12

Did you know that Fidelity is always one of our top employers here in SBS?

They love hiring UMass Amherst candidates, and have already hired 60 UMass students this year for full time and summer roles!

Wednesday, March 12th is …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Director of Career and Professional Development for Undergraduates, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Passion vs. Career: How to Merge Them Together!

This week on the Young Black and Professional Podcast we have a former Recent Grad Boot Camp Student who is making big moves with her career and the areas that she’s currently passionate about! She currently works as Clinical Research …

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10 H-1B Benefits and How to Take Advantage of Them

The H-1B is the most popular visa option for international students and graduates who wish to stay and work in the US, and there are good reasons for it to be the preferred visa for many. If you are on …

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As a Black Woman, Being Fully Myself at Work Is a Non-Negotiable — Here’s How I’ve Achieved That

Back when she was finishing grad school, Denise Owusu knew she had two requirements for her next career move: the company would need to align with her values, and it had to be a place where she could be wholly …

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