<p>Ok parents, here's the deal. I'm an international applicant and if I study in the states, I will probably have to take a 100 grand loan(considering I get no scholarships). Firstly, is this a wise choice?</p>
<p>My second question is this - how hard is it to land a job in the states for an international student? I'm mainly deciding between US and Canadian undergraduate business programs. Any advice would be very appreciated.</p>
<p>A $100,000 loan is probably not even possible, at least not from a US bank, and no, it’s not a good idea. If you really want to come to North America, Canada is less expensive and there are many, many schools that cost less then $50,000 a year.</p>
<p>The International Students office at any US college you are looking at can forward you the information you need regarding visas, work permits, etc. No above-the-board employer in the US will employ you without documentation- the fines and the hassle factor with the Department of Homeland Security aren’t worth the trouble.</p>
<p>If you are majoring in a discipline where it is hard to find employees with a legal right to work in the US (born here, naturalized citizens, or those with a green card) you may find employers willing to sponsor you. Otherwise, it is easier and cheaper to hire local talent.</p>
<p>Cannot speak for Canadian employers.</p>
<p>bitturiju -</p>
<p>You should take these questions to the International Student Forum. You can reach it by clicking on “Discussion Home” in the upper-left of this screen, and then scrolling down. Look for anything written by b@r!um. She is the resident expert on working with a student visa, and OPT visa extension.</p>
<p>Canada has different policies about working with a student visa, as does Australia. Both are more generous in that aspect than the US. Likewise it is easier to get a permanent working visa in those countries. The H1-B (work visa) process in the US is long and expensive (for the employer). Even if you find a company that wants to hire you, it is entirely possible that they will not be able to get a visa for you because the number of visas for that year are used up. Be certain that you can get a job in your home country with the degree you earn in the US. You can read up on US visas at [url=<a href=“404 - Page Not Found”>404 - Page Not Found]Visas[/url</a>]</p>
<p>And, there is no undergraduate degree on the planet that is worth accumulating USD 100,000 in debt.</p>