Resources @Marquette

1. Office of International Education
2. F-1 Student Employment
3. Forms and Procedures for International Student Employment
4. OIE Advisors and the Role of a Designated School Official (DSO)

Government Resources

1. US Citizenship and Immigration Services
2. Optional Practical Training- Temporary employment that is directly related to an F-1 student’s major area of study

How To Find U.S. Employers That Hire International Students

1. Keep in mind that many jobs with the U.S. federal government, U.S. state and local government
   entities, and private employers who receive government contracts require the employee to be a
   U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
2. Seek out companies that have a history of hiring international students. Network with fellow
   international students and alumni to find out what companies they have worked for.
3. Call your nearest country’s consulate or embassy to inquire about a list of your home country’s
   firms which do business in the U.S. and vice versa. In fact, some of the best employment
   opportunities in the U.S. are with international companies/global organizations
4. Consider both small and large companies for potential employment – do not limit your job
   opportunities. Keep in mind that the parameters under which students are hired vary and may or
   may not include sponsorship.
5. Be aware that many companies do not interview or hire F-1 students for internships or full-time positions because they do not sponsor H1-B Visas.
6. Companies who have hired H1-B Visa holders are listed at the Foreign Labor Certification Data Center (this is a downloadable database that list company names- a good place to start)

Tips To Maximize Your Chances Of Being Hired In The U.S.

1. Many large employers have human resource procedures in place to work on sponsoring you
   for an H-1B work visa. For smaller employers who are not used to sponsoring employees for
   H-1B visas, you can help them out by providing some basic information about the process
   and pointing them to an immigration lawyer who can assist with the petition.
2. Do not expect a prospective employer to know what is required for your work authorization.
   Learn as much as you can about how you can about what is required for your work
   authorization. The more you know, the better prepared you will be to inform the employer.
   Turn employers’ objections into positives. Be prepared to address some of the common
   misconceptions about international students, which include the following:
   1. Perceived lack of commitment to the job- Employers do not want to invest time and money
      in training international students only to have them return to their home countries. You will
      need to make the case for why you want to work for a particular U.S. employer and stay in
      the U.S. Stress both your unique strengths and qualities as an individual and the special
      contribution you can make because of your international background.
   2. Communication- Employers may worry about you ability to communicate with clients and/or
      internal personnel.
   3. Animosity- In some circles, there is fear that by hiring international students jobs are being
      taken away from Americans.

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