{"id":25981,"date":"2023-01-04T18:11:20","date_gmt":"2023-01-04T18:11:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.interstride.com\/?p=25981"},"modified":"2024-07-06T18:06:15","modified_gmt":"2024-07-06T18:06:15","slug":"back-up-options-for-international-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/interstride.com\/blog\/back-up-options-for-international-students\/","title":{"rendered":"H-1B back-up options for international students"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"single-artivcal-content\">\n<p>The most common work visa in the U.S. is the H-1B visa. However, the H-1B lottery is highly competitive, and there is no guarantee that international students will be able to stay in the U.S. for work. As you explore career opportunities and visa sponsorship in the U.S., you should prepare back-up options in case your H-1B is rejected. 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