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H-1B Cap Exempt Employers--Why This Matters

There are some highly desirable employers who are not subject to the H-1B lottery cap, which means you would have a great chance of obtaining an H-1B work visa to stay in the U.S.  Look to Nonprofit Organizations, Higher Education Institutions, Government Research Organizations, and Nonprofit Research Organizations for such employment opportunities. Download the FrogHire.ai extension so you can solely focus on H1B lottery free industries while you job hunt!

September 13, 2023
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A 27x result booster line when writing a job description

All hiring managers know a good job description attracts more job seekers. We found one of the most ignored lines in the job description. IT can beat 27 other competing job openings.

September 5, 2023
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STEM: The Ideal for International Students

STEM majors, while being more intensive than some other fields, are a pathway to an extended period of OPT in the U.S., higher starting salaries, and an increased likelihood of employer sponsorship given the 36 months of OPT time to fully train on the job in the U.S.  To better see career opportunities in the field alongside the numerous companies that offer sponsorship to STEM graduates, download the FrogHire.ai extension, which will help you filter the companies across the U.S. which actively seek international talent with STEM expertise.

August 24, 2023
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I Won the H1B Lottery, Now What?

There are numerous items to prepare in the 90 days after you win the H-1B lottery, as you have to gather evidence to submit with your I-129 petition for the H-1B visa.  Make sure to consult an immigration attorney for support.  Download the FrogHire.ai extension which will filter the sponsor-friendly companies for you, while also helping you enhance your resume to make you more marketable if you’re looking to transfer your H-1B to a new employer for career advancement!

July 19, 2023
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3 Ways International Students Can Legally Work during their US Studies

There are three ways F-1 international students can find practical learning opportunities outside of the classroom via employment (such as internships or externships): On campus work, CPT or OPT.  All three require students to independently search for a position and work with their school international student services office to complete the appropriate paperwork. An ideal position is always with an employer who has already undertaken steps to hire non-domestic employees in the past and the quickest way to find such companies is to download the FrogHire.ai extension, which will help you filter the companies across the U.S. who actively seek international talent, participate in E-Verify (if you are looking for CPT work) and will offer sponsorship opportunities after your OPT expires.

July 18, 2023
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OPT vs STEM OPT: What is the difference?

To quickly check if an employer has a history with E-Verify (companies that hire OPT students must participate in this work authorization verification program), use the FrogHire.ai extension.  By installing this extension, you can easily check a box that filters out the companies not participating in the E-Verify program (meaning they cannot hire you), thus making your job search quicker so you can only focus on the positions which you are eligible for.

July 18, 2023
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Identifying Jobs That Offer H-1B Sponsorship

The job search is never easy for anyone, and for an international student/foreign national looking to work in the U.S., it becomes more complicated by the fact that such individuals cannot simply work in the U.S. by finding ‘any’ job.

July 14, 2023
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Job Seekers : Your 5 MUST have browser extension tools

Job seeking is a never easy. Certain tools will increase your productivity, and help you find the opening, and eventually land an offer.

July 14, 2023
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H-1B Sponsorship-What is the H-1B Visa and How Do You Get One?

The H-1B is a temporary worker visa allowing you to stay in the U.S. after your OPT expires.  An H-1B visa must be sponsored by an employer and not every employer will do this.  Step one in being eligible for an H-1B visa is to find an employer who is willing to sponsor you. 

July 11, 2023
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H-1B Approval Types, Extensions and Changes!

When applying for the H-1B visa, you’re hoping for an approval that is a COS (Change of Status).  The H-1B visa is granted for six years, with some options to ‘extend’ in specific circumstances if you leave the U.S. If your goal is to stay in the U.S. after your OPT expires, use the  FrogHire.ai extension which will filter the sponsor-friendly companies for you, while also tracking all the jobs you have reviewed and applied for, along with offering you ideas about how to make your resume stronger by identifying the key words you are missing!

July 10, 2023
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What is E-Verify and Why Should Employees Care?

The simplest way to check a company’s E-Verify participation (without even leaving your job search website) is to use the  FrogHire.ai extension during your job search. Not only will this extension show the company’s participation in E-verify, but you can also filter to only view companies that are participating in E-Verify program by using our Job Screener feature allowing you to also see which companies have a history of H-1B sponsorship.

July 10, 2023
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What Are H-1B Alternatives?

Often the most feasible way for the typical person to stay in the U.S. if they do not win the H-1B lottery is to continue their education via an advanced degree, which will reset their OPT

July 5, 2023