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How can I find a job or internship with a company that hires international students?

The Career Center provides several online databases that may be helpful in locating jobs or internships:

• is the Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Career Center's online resource where you can connect to professional opportunities on and off campus.
• has approximately 500,000 records of companies that have applied for H1B visas. Look up these companies by industry, job title, state and/or city.
• is the largest employment website for immigrants seeking employment in the United States. Find the top visa sponsors by Occupation, Job Title, Location, Industry, College, Petition Status and Beneficiary Visa etc.
• provides comprehensive information about international agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and how to search for jobs internationally. Also allows for searching companies and organizations by country.
• – Search for alumni who work for companies you want to work for and join affinity groups that may expand your network. To locate alumni living in your current country of residence, locate and click My Network in the navigation bar and select either the Connections tab or Find Alumni.
• is the nation’s largest college and career success program for undocumented immigrant youth. Find resources to navigate your scholarship and tools to succeed in college here.

FAQs

Do employers that come to campus recruit international students?

Some do, but there is not a list of these employers, because many hire on an as-needed-basis. A company may hire someone this year, but not next year.

 

How can I understand the requirements for working in the U.S.?

For specific questions and answers related to when you are eligible to start working, please contact the Office of International Programs .

It is recommended that you focus on your academic success first before beginning your job search to allow yourself time to get acclimated to campus life, as this is a major transition (new educational system, new country, sometimes new language, etc.).

 

Can I work on campus? How do I find jobs on campus?

For specific questions and answers related to F-1 & F-3 employment eligibility, please contact the Office of International Programs (OIP). Most part-time on-campus jobs are posted in Job Mine. Degree seeking students on the J visa are typically students who are receiving funding from their home governments to study in the U.S. J-1 students have a variety of employment options while studying and after completion of a program.

 

What is Career Practical Training (CPT)?

Students can work off campus while in school if the job is directly related to their studies using a CPT .

What is Optional Practical Training (OPT)?  

Students can work after graduating if the job is directly related to their studies using a OPT .

 

Are there resources for DACA Students? 

Click on the "Helpful Resources" tab above for more information.

 

Can international students accept unpaid internships?

International Students may accept and work at an unpaid internship or volunteer opportunity without needing to process any paperwork, as long as they are not replacing a paid U.S. worker and are not receiving any compensation. Note: ANY sort of compensation is considered payment, including housing, buying books, stipends, etc.

Volunteering refers to donating time with an organization whose primary purpose is charitable or humanitarian in nature, without payment or any other type of compensation. The position must be advertised as volunteer and no one should have been previously paid for this position.

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How important is networking in my job and internship search?

Students and graduates need to establish and maintain effective networks while in school to get jobs and internships. Resources for creating and maintaining a professional network of contacts include:

• – Search for alumni who work for companies you want to work for and join affinity groups that may expand your network. To locate alumni living in your current country of residence, locate and click My Network in the navigation bar and select either the Connections tab or Find Alumni. Type UTEP or any other university you are affiliated with in the search box, click on the magnifying glass and type in your country in the Where They Live section.
• Faculty and staff – Seek out faculty and staff for advice and information.

Aside from these online resources, a few other ways to network include:

• Connections with former international students with jobs in the U.S.
• Home country consulate
• Those in your home country who have connections to U.S. companies
• U.S. companies that export to your country
• Family and friends

What is a H-1B Visa?

The H-1B visa is an employer-sponsored visa. To obtain an H-1B you must have a job offer and an employer who is willing to sponsor your H-1B application. The H-1B visa is employer and position specific.

Understanding H-1B

What is the TN/NAFTA visa?

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) created special economic and trade relationships for the United States, Canada and Mexico. The TN nonimmigrant classification permits qualified Canadian and Mexican citizens to seek temporary entry into the United States to engage in business activities at a professional level.

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