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What is CIP Code ? Its Importance for 17 month OPT Extension. Find it on I20

May 16, 2012
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Some of you may have heard about CIP codes for your degree, but may not have paid much attention to it or bothered to worry about its importance.  Unfortunately, one of my very good friends had a bitter experience with his OPT extension, which was tied to CIP Code. Let me shed some light on [...]

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94 STEM Degree Programs added to 17 month OPT Extension by DHS

May 15, 2012
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To attract and retain International students talent in America, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on May 11th, 2012  announced expanded list of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math )  designated degrees that qualify for 17 month OPT (Optional Practical Training) Extension.  In fact, changes to OPT rules in 2008 added 17 month OPT extension [...]

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After Second Masters (MS/ MBA) in USA, Do you get OPT for One year ?

December 27, 2010
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Some of you might be in situations, where you realized after couple years of work life that your first masters (MS) in US was not the right one in your desired field of interest and decide to do second Masters in US. Some of you might even be passionate to quit your current job and [...]

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How to get Internships/ Co-ops in USA by Networking? Ask Professors?

May 25, 2010

How to really Network for getting Internships? Build relationship ! Where to Network with people? Social, Professional Organizations? Should you ask Professors for internships?

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OPT to H1B tax filing Tips. Multiple W2 Forms, Multiple States ? Domicile ?

March 20, 2010

How to file taxes with Multiple Tax forms, Multiple companies in Different States Tax filing ? Should you use Tax Consultant ? Issues for In-state tuition ?

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New H1B rules impact F1 / OPT status to H1B visa for 2011 ? Options for OPT to H1B conversion

January 29, 2010

Gopi has asked the below question about OPT and H1B visa for 2011.    I have completed my master’s and OPT in USA. Presently I am on F1 and register for another college. Can you please tell me the best way to get H1 for 2011.   Most of the students who graduated last year ( [...]

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Sample OPT Card. What to look out for ? Is there CPT Card too ?

January 13, 2010

OPT ( Optional practical training Card ) is an identification card given by USCIS that represents your legal status after you graduate and before your H1B visa is approved. If you do not know what I am talking about check out article OPT vs CPT . Many are curious about OPT Card like how it [...]

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Sample- New I20 given if your CPT is approved

January 11, 2010

Some of you might wonder, will I get a new I-20 when I get CPT approved. Yes, you will get a new I20. Here is a sample of New I20 that the Designated School Official (DSO), typically International Student Advisor, gives if your CPT is approved. First two pages remain same, only the last page [...]

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F1 Visa given for two years, Can I apply for OPT ? Employment after MS ? F1 Visa expired ?

January 3, 2010

I was recently asked about a question that is very important for students either planning to come to US or already in US and planning to work. Here is the question. This article gives you full details on the process and states the issues. I got visa for only 2 years my MS will complete [...]

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How to prepare resume for On Campus Job Search in US? Sample On Campus Resume for Download

December 23, 2009

If you have not read this post on how to find on campus job in US Universities, I would recommend reading it. Now that I assume you know what is an on campus job and  how to search for job on campus in US Universities, you need a resume to submit to the various offices. [...]

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