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Applications Open for Carnegie China Young Ambassadors Program

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By Hal Matthews (he/him)
Hal Matthews (he/him) Associate Director, Global Careers
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Navigating Work Authorization and Sponsorship Questions

Summary: Interstride has created a new course to help you answer common sponsorship questions.

If you’ve ever been confused about how to answer sponsorship questions on job applications, such as “Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to …

By Hal Matthews (he/him)
Hal Matthews (he/him) Associate Director, Global Careers
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Searching for Your First job in the USA? Check Out These Resources.

If you’re searching for your first job in the U.S., check out this helpful Linkedin Post from Varun Negandhi.

Varun shares resources to help with key components of the job search, including resume and job application strategy, immigration questions and …

By Hal Matthews (he/him)
Hal Matthews (he/him) Associate Director, Global Careers
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H-1B Lottery Registration Window is Open!

For more information on the H-1B lottery & registration process, read this article by Robert Pyne on VisaVerge.

More questions about the H-1B? Check out Interstride’s US Employers Guide to Hiring International Students.

By Hal Matthews (he/him)
Hal Matthews (he/him) Associate Director, Global Careers
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How to Write Your OPT is “Directly Related to” Major

This article was originally published on Sevis Saavy.

When international students find employment opportunities through OPT, there’s the most important condition that students need to keep in mind- The position must be directly related to the student’s major area of …

By Hal Matthews (he/him)
Hal Matthews (he/him) Associate Director, Global Careers
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