International Opportunities
Optional Practical Training, or OPT, allows international students to receive a year of work authorization in the United States to gain real experience in their fields of study. However, is it possible that, given that OPT promotes work authorization for the United States, an international student can work remotely for a company that is not in the United States?
The short answer to this question is yes! OPT can also be completed remotely, thanks to the surge in remote job …
During their studies or upon graduating, international students are allowed one year (or two if you’re a STEM major) of work authorization, known as optional practical training or OPT. However, the work that counts towards OPT often gets lost in translation among applicants for this visa extension. More specifically, could an international student freelance without jeopardizing their visa status?
The short answer is it depends. As a student on an F-1 visa, you cannot partake in freelancing without additional work …
Whether English is your second language, you grew up speaking a different language at home, or maybe you’re the coolest person on Earth and speak several languages, people often don’t take into consideration that languages, especially being fluent in two or more, is an immense skill you can bring to the table! Bilingualism and multilingualism demonstrate to companies a plethora of things about you, and not adding this as a skill in your resume might have you missing out on …
It is possible for a non-US citizen to become a licensed CPA. This resource from the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants explains the options and processes international students must go through to become a CPA in the United States, including options to take the CPA Exam internationally.