Anything and everything for international professionals
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This is the space for international students and professionals to trade **real** advice on OPT, H-1B, and self-petitioned green cards (EB-1A, EB-2 NIW). **How it works** - Post anonymously or under your handle. Either way, your verified visa status shows, so advice is trustworthy. - Follow the channels that matter to you. - Upvote what helps. Report what doesn't. Not sure where you stand? [Run the free eligibility check](https://www.f-1careers.com/explorer) or [get your readiness report](https://www.f-1careers.com/start). Welcome aboard. Introduce yourself below.
Mentoring some incoming international students. Drop your hard-won lessons - visa, money, career, life. I'll compile them.