International Students
According to U.S. federal regulations, international students in Nonimmigrant Student (F-1) status are eligible to apply to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for employment authorization based on post-completion Optional Practical Training for up to twelve months. Beyond that employment authorization, individuals may request that their employers submit to the USCIS petitions to change to Nonimmigrant Worker (H1-B) status for continued eligibiltiy to remain employed in the U.S.
Due to the complexity, many employers are intimidated by the U.S. immigration process and are reluctatnt to sponsor H1-B visas. In other cases, they simply have a policy preventing sponsorship for entry-level positions.
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Updated OPT information is now available!!!!
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new deadlines for OPT application
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extenstion opportunities for Actuarial Science majors
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Elimination of the H-1B “Cap-Gap”
Click here for more information or visit the Office of International Students website at www.temple.edu/ois.
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What can you do?
- Tap the hidden job market. Contact as many people as possible to find out about job openings. Network with friends, classmates, neighbors, family, professors, alumni, and the community.
- Reach out to multinational companies. International students are great assets to global or organizations desiring language skills, diversity and knowledge of overseas operations and economies.
- Look at industries and occupations that are more likely to hire or are in need of international skills and expertise.
- Secure internships, summer employment, on-campus jobs. Gaining experience before graduation will be helpful when you are ready for a full-time search and it is a great resume builder.
- Network with employers at career fairs, information sessions, mock interview and professional development workshops.
- Get involved in student and internatinoal organizations - you will have opportunities to meet and network with potential employers.
On-line resources:
Citizenship and Immigration Services
H1-B Company Databases
- http://www.zazona.com
- Foreign Labor Certification Data Center Find a list of companies that have gone through the H1-B visa process for the past six years
- International Immigration Agency
- http://www.ilw.com/
- American Immigration Center
- Online Database of American Employers for International Professionals
- http://www.h1base.com/
- http://www.resumexposure.com/recruiters/h1_visa.asp
- http://www.h1bsponsors.com
Job Search & Professional Development Resources
- http://www.internationalstudent.com/
- http://www.quintcareers.com/Global_job_resources.html
- My Visa Jobs - This is a resource for international students here at Fox who are interested in staying in the U.S. and finding entry-level jobs that don’t require Permanent U.S. Resident, U.S. Citizen or U.S. Nationalwork requirements.