Drop-in hours are on hold for the summer. Please schedule an appointment through your Handshake account or use the virtual career center resources on this site.
International students may have additional concerns such as understanding the US employment landscape, work-authorization, and visa sponsorship. We work in partnership with WPI International House to guide you through the internship and job search process. For questions about your visa and/or work authorization (CPT, OPT) contact the International House
GoinGlobal: Check out the H1B Visa /OPT Hub where you can search US employers that have submitted H1B visa applications, plus OPT-friendly employer records and guidelines.
CareerShift is a job and internship search tool that aggregates opportunities from multiple sources and provides contact information for alumni and other professionals. International students can use the H1-B Visa Sponsorship filter under Advanced Search to view postings that indicate organizations’ willingness to sponsor visa holders.
USCIS H-1B Cap – Use this to monitor the USCIS H-1B visa cap. USCIS will allow you to monitor the number of available H-1B visas and provides helpful information.
Job searching as an international student comes with unique challenges—work authorization, visa sponsorship, and adapting to a new job market. It can feel overwhelming, but with a clear strategy and the right approach, you can navigate the process with confidence. …
Did you know that about 140,000 US employment green cards are available every year to foreign skilled professionals who wish to immigrate permanently to the United States. Do you want one?