How To Legally Work in the US as an International Student

Most international students studying in the US. have an F-1 visa, which allows you to enter the country as a full-time student at an accredited college, university, or a number of other academic institutions and training programs. You must be enrolled …

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What is Day 1 CPT?

Most international students on F-1 visas in the US must wait one academic year before they can begin working off-campus through the Curricular Practical Training (CPT) program. “Day 1 CPT” enables eligible international students to start working as soon as …

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H-1B Back-Up Options For International Students

The most common work visa in the U.S. is the H-1B visa. However, the H-1B lottery is highly competitive, and there is no guarantee that international students will be able to stay in the U.S. for work. As you explore …

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International student services are abundant at U.S. colleges – here’s how to tap into those resources.

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