United States law provides several ways for employers to hire foreign graduates of US higher education institutions. In this webinar, learn more about the two most common avenues for hiring American educated foreign graduates – Optional Practical Training and H1B visas.
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GoinGlobal’s immigration experts offer practical guidance for career center and international services staff for helping international students and alumni navigate US visa options - including the most current updates from the Trump administration.
Individuals in the US on temporary visas, including F-1 or H1B, often consider applying for permanent residence, which will allow a foreign national to live permanently in the US. This presentation explores options available to apply for a permanent resident “green card,” which includes humanitarian green card options; family-based green card options; options based on employer sponsorship (such as PERM labor certification); and options for “self-petitions” based on extraordinary accomplishments or work that involves a national significance (National Interest Waiver).Â
From finding a home to managing money transfers, this essential checklist has everything you need to make moving abroad from the UK seamless
Dozens of countries around the world now offer remote worker visas. Here are the best places to become a digital nomad.
Of all the many things that have been upended since 2020, office life is one of the biggest. While some of us have settled into a half-office, half-home working hybrid set-up, others have taken the opportunity to untether themselves entirely from the workplace and copped themselves a visa that enables them to live and work remotely.
A US law that allows firms to hire nonimmigrant foreign workers in specialized occupations is known as the H-1B program.
Regarding international students looking for work, America continues to be the top choice. International students have long favored STEM degrees because of the US’s three-year OPT (optional practical training) program. Moreover, obtaining an H-1B visa is a typical path to employment in the United States. Employers in the US looking to hire nonimmigrant foreign workers in specialized areas are subject to the H-1B program.
Applying for jobs in other countries means adapting to different standards and expectations. In this article, experts offer advice on applying for jobs in the international labour market.
Applying for a job abroad may require using a different language and certainly demands cultural awareness. What is normal in Switzerland may be different in the USA, France or Japan.
This article will provide useful tips for those seeking employment in another country.
How do you write an application and CV for a job abroad?
First, some general tips:
With the upcoming H1B cap season quickly approaching come March, this webinar takes a deep dive into the H1B visa process, focusing on its impact on the career options for international students.
During this presentation, you will learn more about the H1B visa lottery system, how to qualify for it and the timeline limitations involved in applying, including H1B cap-exempt organizations who can submit applications outside of the standard lottery process.Â
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Relocating to a new country for work is a significant life change, often filled with excitement, unknowns, and even anxiety. Beyond acclimating to a new work environment, there’s cultural assimilation to factor in, along with immigration, tax, and other nuanced legal requirements. Add a family to the mix and the list of questions and considerations only grow.
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