If you’re an international student at Duke, you probably know how challenging it can be to stay in the U.S. after graduating. A recent episode of National Public Radio’s On Point digs deep into this topic, exploring how the U.S.’s employment-based immigration system creates challenges for international students, U.S. employers, and higher education institutions. The panelists also discuss how other countries are recruiting U.S.-educated international students through special immigration programs.
If you are interested in learning more about U.S. immigration policy and alternatives to the H-1B visa, or are curious about talent visa programs in countries such as Canada, the UK, and Australia, check out the episode here. For further reading, here’s a fascinating article from Jon Marcus in the Hechinger Report.
Special note: For those interested in careers in the UK, graduates from Duke University are potentially eligible for the High Potential Individual Visa!
