International Student Resources

Interstride

• Interstride is an easy-to-use platform that supports students’ job search beyond their home countries. Whether you’re an international student looking to work in the United States or elsewhere, or a domestic student interested in working abroad, this platform has resources for you. Log in to Interstride using your Marquette University single sign-on and find:
  • a database of global postings with filters to search based on visa requirements, location, and industry;
  • company insights, including H-1B visa application history;
  • country-specific career guides with information on resume writing, interview practices, and industry trends;
  • networking opportunities;
  • educational sessions on topics like international job search strategies, visa processes, and career development;
  • and more!

Please direct all Interstride questions and staff/faculty access requests to Lizzy Machado at elizabeth.machado@marquette.edu.

General Resources

• Office of Foreign Labor Certification – Access program data including visa petitions filed and granted by state and a list of organizations filing visa petitions
  • Also includes information for employers seeking to hire foreign workers.

Employment Overview, Eligibility and Processes

• Employment Overview for International Students – An overview of employment options for international students provided by the Office of International Education
• Optional Practical Training – OPT description and application process as outlined by the Office of International Education.
• Curricular Practical Training – CPT description and application process as outlined by the Office of International Education.
• United States Citizenship & Immigration Services – Includes information about working in the United States including eligibility, application process, period of stay, H1-B visa caps and more.

Job Boards & H1-B Petition Listings

• MyVisaJobs - includes job listings and a searchable database of H1-B visa sponsors by industry, state, job title and more.

Publications

• Equal Opportunity Publications – Online hub to some of the most popular diversity career-related magazines, including Equal Opportunity, Minority Engineer, and Hispanic Career World.

Student Organizations

• Global Village - a close-knit community that promotes cultural sharing and great opportunities for personal growth.
• International Student Business Association - provides Marquette business students with international business experiences such as site visits, workshops, speakers, cultural dinners, and opportunities to network.

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