Complete Guide on Post Study Work Visa USA 2024

USA is one of the top study-abroad destinations in the world considered by international students. Quality of life, better job opportunities and education opportunities attract many students to study in the USA. One of the reasons why international students want to pursue higher education is to attain a post-study work visa in the USA. The following article will give a detailed understanding of post-study work visa USA in terms of the student visa types required to get a post-study work visa, and how to get a work visa through F1 and H1 B visa USA. 

Types of Student Visa Types Required to Get Post-Study Work Visa USA

There are different types of US student visas such as F 1 Visa, M 1 Visa and J Visa through which the candidates can apply for a post study work visa in the USA. Foreign students who are willing to study at US universities are required to have one of the student visas for admission. 

• F1 Visa – Students who want to pursue full time education in the United States.
• M1 Visa – Non-Immigrant visa for international students who want to pursue a program not fully academic at an established vocational institution or any other recognized non-academic institution. 
• J Visa – Temporary visa issued to foreign students who intend to participate in an approved exchange visitor J-1 program in the USA.

US Work Permit After Study on F1 Visa

For candidates who are looking for employment temporarily in their area of study, then F1 visa is mandatory for them. After receiving the F1 Visa they can also stay in the USA for a year after completion of their course. They are also eligible to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) which allows them to stay and work in the USA for an entire year. To apply for an OPT extension, they must satisfy the following criteria:

• They must be employed by an employer enrolled in E-Verify as evidenced by either a valid E-Verify company identification number or if the employer is using an employer agent to create its E-Verify client company identification number.
• They will receive an initial grant of Post-Completion OPT employment authorization based on their STEM degree.

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STEM OPT Extension – When to Apply?

Know when to apply through STEM-OPT through the following steps:

• They must apply after their DSO enters the recommendation for OPT into their SEVIS record.
• It must be applied within 60 days after their DSO enters the recommendation for OPT into their SEVIS record.
• They may also apply for up to 90 days before their current OPT employment authorization expires.

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Application Process of STEM OPT Extension

Know how to apply for STEM OPT Extension:

• They are required to submit Form I-765 up to 90 days before the validity of their current OPT employment authorization ends
• Pay the application fees
• The employer’s name must be mentioned as listed in E-Verify
• The company’s Identification Number of the employer must be E-Verified
• A copy of the student’s STEM degree is required

USA Work Permit Based on H-1 B Visa

Interested candidates can also apply for work in the USA through H 1 B Visa. H 1 B Visa is an immigrant visa permitting foreign nationals to work for American companies. But before this, they should have a job offer from one of the US-based companies and must work in a field demanding specialized knowledge and skills. Candidates must satisfy the following requirements to be eligible for an H1 B Visa.

• They must have a bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree from a recognized university
• They should have a job offer from the petitioner (employer)
• They should be working in a field demanding both logical and practical knowledge
• The candidates must possess a state license that permits them to work in the specialty occupation field

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