International Students

While International Students will find a great deal of support from UMass’ International Programs Office (IPO), SBS also plays an important part of that network of care. SBS academic and career advisors can be contacted for many important questions. Information about resources and experiences can be found below.

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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Can I Work Remotely for a Non-US company as an International Student in the US?

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

International students hoping to gain experience or earn some extra money may be wondering if they can work remotely for a non-US company while studying in the …

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Can I Freelance as an International Student?

Many college students in the US are interested in freelancing to gain valuable work experience while in school and make extra money with no long-term commitment. However, international students are subject to work authorization requirements that affect their ability to …

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Optional Practical Training (OPT) – for graduating international students with job offers in the US

Post-Completion OPT allows you to work in an off-campus job that is directly related to your major for an initial …

CPT – Curricular Practical Training – for international students doing internships

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is off-campus employment authorization for F-1 students, which is defined as “alternate work/study, internship, cooperative education, …

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Tips from an International Transfer Student: Navigating UMass

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