About The Course
- The USA is home to many of the world’s top-ranked universities known for academic excellence and research.
- Students can choose from a wide range of programs and specializations across diverse fields.
- The flexible education system allows students to explore subjects before deciding their major (especially at the undergraduate level).
- U.S. degrees are globally recognized and respected, opening doors to international career opportunities.
- Advanced research facilities and innovation hubs provide hands-on learning, especially for STEM and tech students.
- A diverse and inclusive environment fosters global networking and personal growth.
- Optional Practical Training (OPT) and Curricular Practical Training (CPT) allow students to gain valuable work experience during and after studies.
- Scholarships, assistantships, and on-campus jobs help in reducing the financial burden of studying.
- U.S. universities emphasize critical thinking, leadership, and practical skills, preparing students for global roles.
- Students can build strong professional networks through internships, industry partnerships, and alumni connections.
POST STUDY VISA FOR STUDENTS IN USA
- The USA offers a post-study work visa called OPT for international students, allowing them to apply and gain practical experience in their field of study.
OPT Duration in the USA
- Optional Practical Training (OPT) allows international students (F-1 visa holders) to work in the U.S. in their field of study.
Standard OPT
- 12 months for all eligible students (both Bachelor's and Master's).
STEM OPT Extension
- An additional 24 months is available for students with a degree in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).
- So, STEM students can work for up to 36 months (3 years) under OPT.
Getting an H-1B Visa During or After OPT
- While working on OPT, a student can apply for an H-1B visa (a work visa for specialty occupations).
- Employers must sponsor the H-1B petition during the annual H-1B lottery (usually held in March).
- If selected and approved, the student can transition from OPT to H-1B status.
- If the H-1B start date is October 1 and OPT ends before that, "Cap-Gap" extension may allow the student to stay and work legally between OPT end and H-1B start.
- If the H-1B is not selected or denied, the student may continue on OPT (if time remains) or explore options like further education or change of visa status.
- Top 20 U.S. companies where Indian student especially those in STEM, business, and technology fields often secure jobs after graduation are Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, Meta (Facebook), Tesla, Intel, NVIDIA, Oracle – Cloud Solutions, Databases, IBM, Deloitte, PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers), Accenture, Salesforce, Adobe, Qualcomm, Uber, LinkedIn, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase, etc. These companies not only hire international graduates on OPT (Optional Practical Training) but also often sponsor H-1B visas for long-term employment. Fields like computer science, engineering, business analytics, data science, and finance are in particularly high demand.
