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View ArticleAmazon Warehouse Virtual Information Session!
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UMass International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Workshop on Zoom Thursday, November 21st 11:00 – 12:00PM Virtual on Zoom This Curricular Practical Training...
View ArticleWhat’s the H-1B Cap-Gap Extension?
For international students who are hoping to continue working in the US after your OPT or STEM OPT expires, the H-1B visa is a critical piece of your journey. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that...
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