The O-1A visa for “individuals with extraordinary ability” is arguably the best U.S. work visa. Yet very few international students ever apply for the O-1. Why? The O-1 criteria can be intimidating and even confusing. Even worse, many international students …
For international students looking to continue working in the US after graduation, many choose to pursue an H-1B visa. H-1B visas are distributed by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) through an annual lottery that is capped at …
This is a question that U.S. employers often ask on job applications. International students get very nervous about answering truthfully and fear that this will hurt their chances of getting the job. However, everyone should answer this question honestly and …
It is important to the career success of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) students to graduate with at least one internship or other career-related job. Although some employers hire primarily based on the school and major of the student, …
Choosing a graduate program is both exciting and high stakes. Beyond academic programs, the decision to attend graduate school often shapes career opportunities, finances, and sets you up for success well beyond graduation. To help organize the process, the Graduate …
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The U.S. government is changing how H-1B visas are selected. Instead of a purely random lottery, future H-1B selections will prioritize higher wage roles. This change is intended to favor more specialized and higher skilled positions.
According to USCIS and …
Planning ahead is one of the most important steps international students can take when thinking about working in the U.S. during and after graduation. Exploring your options early gives you more time to make informed academic and career decisions, and …
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This blog post was co-authored by Aaron Blumberg, Partner & Attorney at Fragomen, and Michael Moore, Associate at Fragomen. The H-1B visa is the most common U.S. work visa. Not surprisingly, there is a lot of information out there about …
