<p>And by internationals I just mean Canadian cauz I am Canadian :D
Anyway, if I want to say in NewYork and work after I graduate, can I do that? Or do I have to come back to Canada.
Also are internationals allowed to intern?</p>
<p>all internationals have 1 year period called OPT after graduation when they can stay in the US. Also, I always thought that canadians can stay/work in the US as much as they want...</p>
<p>hmm that's good news. I guess I'll find out more when I get there</p>
<p>I believe that the student visa (I-20?) does not allow you to seek employment. Internships/research attachments and other such on-campus informal (ie unpaid) arrangements would probably not fall under this category.</p>
<p>I think you can do co-op and earn money as it counts for practical training. And then you can do OPT for a year after graduation. </p>
<p>But yeah, it's hard for internationals (except Canada) to stay in the States after graduation specially after 9/11. They have reduced H1 visas and such.</p>
<p>Actually it is really hard for canadians as the candian government makes it really tough for candians to find a job here.</p>
<p>bump. let's talk more about this topic because this is a really important issue for most of us. how difficult is it for an international student to find a job (after grad) in the states if he doesn't have citizenship or permanent residence (green card). please reply. any information is greatly appreciated :)</p>
<p>most of the co.s shy away from hiring internationals. For example - GE has a policy to NOT hire internationals except for training programs after which they are sent back to their home country. Many other co.s have similar reservations.
Having said that, it depends....
it depends on the state of the economy, the industry, your uni, and your location. if the economy is good, its all good. if its bad...it can get pretty tough...
i know this because my interviewer for UPenn (Wharton) was some1, who had to come back to india because he couldnt find a job in 2002 (and from the look/sound of him, he is pretty sharp)
so just hope tht economy would be alright...and u will be fine...</p>
<p>So why do companies shy away from hiring internationals ? Is it because of the paper work ? or are there job security laws that oblige employers to give priority to americans ?</p>
<p>I think US law forbids internationals holding the I-20 from working in the Satates. During the I-20 visa interview, my cousin says, if somehow the consular got a hunch that you're intending to work in the US, your visa application will be unsuccessful.</p>
<p>"I think US law forbids internationals holding the I-20 from working in the Satates. During the I-20 visa interview, my cousin says, if somehow the consular got a hunch that you're intending to work in the US, your visa application will be unsuccessful."</p>
<p>That's true but the initial question was about finding a job and obtaining an employment visa AFTER graduating.</p>
<p>The I-20 visa is for educational purposes thus you go there to study. According to the visa (and as far as I know) you can only work on campus. Any off-campus work must be approved by the college and I guess some sort of visa commission. I-20 visas are given on the basis that students will return to their home country after studying. You could always prolong your stay by applying to a grad school. :D</p>
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That's true but the initial question was about finding a job and obtaining an employment visa AFTER graduating.
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sorry, my bad. :)
yeah, i'm interested in knowing too. Working in the states after graduation. Any views?</p>
<p>what If I make a compan and I have like 10 americans working for me..</p>
<p>is that any good?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>gocollege...depends on which country you are from...citizens of some countries are not encouraged/allowed to own co.s below a certain size (i know that for indians its not easy)...but if u can open a co. with 'dummy owners' and hire 10 AMERICANS and then have the co. sponsor ur visa...i dont see why not...rule of thumb is that larger the co. - easier it is to get ur visa and vice versa...also with the new quotas...depends on the timing</p>
<p>also the 1 year of OPT period, if i am not mistaken, is offered only once...so hummer...unless they have changed it (which they were planning to) if u go to undergrad...work for a year...and then go to grad school...u need to get h1-b within 60 days of graduation...</p>
<p>check out <a href="http://www.uscis.gov%5B/url%5D">www.uscis.gov</a> for more info</p>
<p>"bump. let's talk more about this topic because this is a really important issue for most of us. how difficult is it for an international student to find a job (after grad) in the states if he doesn't have citizenship or permanent residence (green card). please reply. any information is greatly appreciated " </p>
<p>apply for citizenship?</p>
<p>how do u apply for citizenship? i mean, on what basis?</p>
<p>yeah this is an interesting topic. I want to apply for citizenship too, but going for the green card is the first step. For us, green cards can only be obtained in an annual lottery (my luck still ran out after trying twice - it's hard), or if you have any family members that is American they may help you. I think after graduation we stand the most realistic chance to obtain a green card if you can find work in the US. However, I don't know the recruitment system there - it sounds hard. Any clues?</p>
<p>Also, can you apply for a green card as soon as you start your freshman year in college?</p>
<p>you - by yourself - can never apply for greencard...there are 2 possible ways to apply for it</p>
<p>a. work - u need a corporate sponsor, your employer. most employers go for h1-b for 6-7 years before they would sponsor you for green card. also this would decrease the # of co.s interested in u</p>
<p>b. relationship: your parents or your spouse, if they are existing citizens or greencard holders, can sponsor you.</p>
<p>How long are we allowed to stay in the US after graduating Bachelors'?</p>