Getting your foreign degree recognized in the US
When you need a credential evaluation and how licensed professions differ.
Jobs & Careers
US job markets, resumes, interviews, work authorization and office culture.
23 guides
How to write a US cover letter (with a template)
Three short paragraphs that explain why you, why them and why now.
How to answer “Tell me about yourself” in a US interview
A 60-second answer structure that works for most roles, with an example.
How to answer “Will you require visa sponsorship?”
What employers mean by the question, how to answer honestly, and how to explain OPT.
Form I-9 explained: documents for your first US job
What the I-9 is, which documents you can show and the deadlines on your first days.
Employment background checks in the US, explained
What employers check, how international history is verified and your rights.
US job offer letter checklist: what to confirm before you sign
Salary, start date, benefits, at-will employment, visa terms and non-competes.
How to find companies that sponsor H-1B visas
Use free government data to find employers that have sponsored before, then target them.
US minimum wage and overtime: your basic rights at work
Federal and state minimum wages, when overtime applies and what to do if you’re underpaid.
Professional references in the US: who to ask and how
Choosing references, using contacts abroad and preparing them for the call.
Can you freelance or have a side job on a visa?
Why gig work, freelancing and remote side jobs can be risky on F-1 or H-1B, and what’s usually allowed.