International Students

• Get to know the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and the many resources they provide.
• Understand your work authorization options. F-1 and J-1 students can work on-campus
• Understand the process of applying for work authorization (CPT) for off-campus employment in the U.S. during your studies and how to apply for social security. F-1 and J-1 students are allowed to work on campus up to 20 hours per week during the academic year and full time during breaks. However, any off-campus work, including for internships, requires authorization in advance. In addition, the work must be directly related to your major, and you must register for at least one credit during each semester of the CPT authorization. Please contact ISSS before beginning employment.
• Learn about resumes, interviewing, and other aspects of the U.S. job search. Check out our Career Guide.
• Utilize our on-demand video workshops on topics such as job and internship search, networking, writing successful cover letters and resumes, and interviewing.

• Understand the process of applying for post-graduation work authorization (OPT) by visiting the International Student and Scholar Services.
• Explore networking opportunities and connect with alumni through Mentor Match and LinkedIn, both international alumni as well as those from your field of interest, to familiarize yourself with the job search process in the United States.

• Speak with the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) for more information about the OPT processing times and strategies to applying. F-1 students may be eligible for 12 months Optional Practical Training (OPT) authorization, which allows international students to gain professional experience in the U.S. that is directly related to their field of study. Employment under OPT can be paid or unpaid. 
• Visit the Fleishman Center and make an appointment with us on Handshake for job search strategies and to polish up on your resume, CV, cover letter, and interviewing techniques.
• Apply for full-time employment opportunities with employers that hire students on OPT, have sponsored H1-B visas in the past, and have opted for E-Verify (which ensures employers are hiring legally authorized workers in the United States). Students on STEM OPT during their two year extension must find employers who are participating in E-Verify.
• Have a back up plan if you find out there are limited job opportunities in the United States. Look for job opportunities back home or in other countries that are open to international hires. Check out Interstride’s job search tool for jobs outside of the United States. Interstride now features sponsored jobs in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Sweden, and the UAE. Interstride also hosts webinars on immigration pathways to other countries.

Interstride is an interactive career platform designed especially to support international students and combines job search tools, visa and immigration guidance, networking, and career resources into one easy-to-use hub. Interstride offers live webinars, courses, and resources on U.S. immigration as well as immigration to other countries.

Higher Education Immigration Portal-Legal Pathways That Work comprehensive resource hub, a project of the Legal Pathways that Work initiative, offers a suite of resources, trainings, and other tools to support access to employment-based visas and careers in the U.S. post graduation for non-citizen students and graduates, including Dreamers with and without DACA.

Path2 Papers is Cornell Law School’s resources for Dreamers. This webpage also includes resources on different immigration pathways in the United States, including a resource that provides a breakdown of the recent H1B Proclamation that international students can review.

Exploring International Careers and Studies is a Fleishman Center opportunity resource for creating international resumes and CVs as well as finding international opportunities and insights.

International Financial Aid Resources you can find various funding options for international students including private loan search, scholarship search, and financial aid advice.

Building Financial Literacy Program is Fleishman Center’s initiative to empower students with the clarity, confidence, and sense of community needed to navigate their financial journey with success. You can schedule an appointment with our financial educator, or join a workshop or campus event.

International Student Taxes, the International Student and Scholar Service’s provides information on how international students can file their taxes in the United States.

Froghire.ai and Interstride’s H1B Sponsorship Finder both provide data tools and web extension to support OPT/H1B job seekers. Both extensions integrate with LinkedIn, Indeed, Handshake, Glassdoor, and Google Jobs to filter H-1B friendly and E-verify employers.

OPT for Humanity, United OPT, and OPT Nation are OPT (and CPT) job and volunteer search sites for international students to continue their optional practical training after they graduate and search for employers that have hired international students in the past.

H-1B Employer Data Hub maintained by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services can guide students to look for employers that have petitioned to hire international workers.

Myvisajobs.com similarly is a database to search for employers who have verified H1-Bs but also provides a list of top employers who have hired international workers in the past and top employment trends.