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International Students

CPT, OPT & H1B Visas
Common Questions

  • Can international students work part-time during the academic year?
    • Unfortunately, mostly no. International students cannot work during the academic year, except for Yale University. MMS-AM are the exception, because work experience is a required part of their coursework. Contact OISS with any questions.

Finding US Employers that Sponsor

  • How do I know if an employer has entered specific information related to work authorization* in Yale SOM’s Career Management System (CMS)?
    • * Note: these work authorization notes are related to specific roles. Employers may sponsor for other types of roles in their organization.
  • See a list of employers who hired Yale SOM 2022 graduates who reported needing sponsorship.
  • Check the OPT Employers section at GoinGlobal*
    • *GoinGlobal is a third party website. Information related to CPT, OPT, and visas on this website may not be accurate. Always check with OISS to confirm information or clarify questions related to CPT, OPT, and H1B visas.
    • Must be on VPN to access.

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3 Simple Networking Tips for International Students That Generate Results

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4 Job Search Strategies That Get International Grad Students Hired

If you’re an international student in grad school looking to land a great job offer after graduation, know that it won’t be easy. So here are four job search strategies that separate international graduate job seekers who receive U.S. job …

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MBA Virtual Career Fair: International Student Job Search Fireside Chat

On Friday, February 11, Firsthand held its first annual MBA Virtual Career Fair. The fair was geared toward first- and second-year MBA students looking to prepare for and find internships and full-time positions.

The fair allowed students to connect with top …

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How to Launch a Startup as an International Student

By Annie Blay July 11, 2022
https://legalpad.io/blog/how-to-launch-a-startup-as-an-international-student/

The thought of launching your startup while in university might be overwhelming. Figuring out how to secure work authorization to launch your startup and possibly drop out of university might feel impossible. But …

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