Interstride for International Job Seekers: Success Beyond Boundaries

Navigating the job market in the United States as an overseas student can be difficult, with specific issues such as visa sponsorship, employment eligibility, and job opportunities. Kendall Perez from Interstride recently presented an online class to introduce Duke students …

H-1B Visa Lottery Registration Opens March 7th

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2026 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern on March 7 and run through noon Eastern on March 24, 2025. The H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant work visa that allows U.S. employers to hire skilled international workers. It also …

What are H-1B cap-exempt jobs?

This article was originally published on Interstride. For international students looking to continue working in the US after graduation, many choose to pursue an H-1B visa. H-1B visas are distributed by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) through …

H-1B back-up options for international students

This guide was originally published on Interstride. The most common work visa in the U.S. is the H-1B visa. However, the H-1B lottery is highly competitive, and there is no guarantee that international students will be able to stay in …

How to get a paid internship abroad in 2025

This article was originally published on Interstride. Interstride now provides resources for students seeking international opportunities. Check out Interstride today! In today’s world, international experience is invaluable. For college students, landing a paid internship abroad in 2025 not only builds …

How to find an internship abroad

This article was originally published on Interstride. Interstride now provides resources for students seeking international opportunities. Check out Interstride today! Interning abroad as a college student can be a life-changing experience, both professionally and personally. If this sounds appealing to …

Should I put study abroad on my resume?

This article was originally published on Interstride. Interstride now provides resources for students seeking international opportunities. Check out Interstride today! If you’ve studied abroad during college, you may be asking, “Should I put study abroad on my resume?” The decision …

7 mistakes to avoid as a new international student in the US

This article was originally published on Interstride. Going to the US for school is an exciting experience, yet studying in a different nation in new surroundings can lead some international students to make mistakes that they may not be aware …

O-1A: The best US work visa

This article was originally published on Interstride. The O-1A visa for “individuals with extraordinary ability” is arguably the best US work visa. Yet very few international students ever apply for the O-1. Why? The O-1 criteria can be intimidating and …

How to get a job with no work experience as an international student

This article was originally published on Interstride. Finding a job or internship with no work experience is difficult for anyone in the US, but it’s especially difficult for international students. Many international students do not have any professional contacts in …