Graduation & Beyond
Learn about what happens after graduation for international students in the United States
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When you complete your academic program you have a short window to act on several possible next steps. Here are the options, with links to the details.
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The H-1B is for working in a "specialty occupation" — a job requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field and the application of highly specialized knowledge (e.g., engineers, computer scientists, and many others).
The most common employment green cards for graduates with a U.S. job offer, plus the National Interest Waiver, which can skip the job offer entirely.
When you complete your academic program you have a short window to act on several possible next steps. Here are the options, with links to the details.
Key considerations for switching from J-1 to F-1 status, including the two-year home-residency requirement and the change-of-status process.