F-1 students

Job search guides

Plain-language guides for F-1 students looking for a job in the United States. Each one is career support. Dates and eligibility still need a check with your DSO.

• OPT job search for F-1 studentsWhat an OPT job search is, the usual post-graduation window, and what to confirm with your DSO. Career support, not legal advice.
• CPT vs OPTCPT is work tied to your curriculum while enrolled. OPT is practical training related to your major, often after graduation. Confirm with your DSO.
• STEM OPT job searchHow a STEM OPT job search differs, including E-Verify employers and a training plan. We help you plan the search. We do not file STEM OPT forms.
• How to answer the sponsorship questionAnswer “Will you need sponsorship?” in one or two honest sentences, and add a work-authorization line to a US resume. Coaching, not a legal opinion.