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

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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?

by Kumar May 25, 2010 CPT| OPT| On-Campus

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 ?

by Kumar March 20, 2010 CPT| OPT| On-Campus

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

by Kumar January 29, 2010 CPT| OPT| On-Campus

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 ?

by Kumar January 13, 2010 CPT| OPT| On-Campus

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

by Kumar January 11, 2010 CPT| OPT| On-Campus

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 ?

by Kumar January 3, 2010 CPT| OPT| On-Campus

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

by Kumar December 23, 2009 CPT| OPT| On-Campus

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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How to get part time job on campus in US Universities ?

by Kumar November 23, 2009 CPT| OPT| On-Campus

Article explains various ways to like easy way, Regular way, Creative way, Knock the door way, and Volunteering way to get an On-Campus Job. Which offices to look on campus for part time jobs ?

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On-Campus vs Off-Campus Jobs in US Universities. Pay in On campus & Off campus Jobs

by Kumar October 1, 2009 CPT| OPT| On-Campus

Once you come to US, we always find ways to support ourselves. We try not to ask parents for money either it is for fees or expenses. Typically students do two kinds of Jobs. One is legal and other is illegal on F1 visa. Let me explain you the differences. On Campus Job: As the [...]

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