Becoming An International Student

College graduation is a time that culminates years of hard work and commitment for students. Upon graduation, students will transition to employment or graduate study and take the next step towards their future. For American students, this is a time of great excitement and anticipation. A bright future awaits them whether they decide to start applying for jobs or continue their study in a graduate institution. However, this is not the case for undergraduate international students studying in the U.S.. Because of the severe limits placed on graduating international students by their F-1 student visa, international students face substantial challenges if they make the decision to stay in the U.S. and apply for jobs. Navigating through the whole process of job-hunting in addition to applying for work permits is indeed confusing and stressful. Given the fact that more flexible visa policies leads to

The U.S. has been the top destination for international students with its stellar academic resources and opportunities, yet other nations are strong competitors as well. In order to retain this advantage, the U.S. policies need to be more favorable so that talented students will continue to come. It is true that the influx of international students brings significant economic benefits to the U.S. According to the Open Doors report published by the Institute of International Education, , on average, 81% of undergraduate international students rely primarily on personal and family funds from their home countries to pay for their studies. Recruiting international students have become a priority at many institutions as a way of economic relief. As a result, many universities are making an effort to recruit more international students. Open Door reports that deliberate effort of recruitment of international students increased by 7% across the U.S. in the fall of 2014