What are the challenges I will face in the job search process?
• Hiring Complexities: After you complete the optional one year of practical training, employers must sponsor you to obtain an H1-B visa to continue employment. Hiring an international student is a more complex, costly, and often less familiar process to many U.S. employers than hiring an American citizen. • Commitment: Some employers fear international employees will return to their home country too soon after the employer has invested time and money to train and sponsor them. • Location: International students often limit their searches to either Washington or New York City due to the presence of key international organizations or private companies. This creates intense competition for jobs in these two locales. • Timing: International students often underestimate the amount of effort it will take to secure a job after graduation. This may be unavoidable due to the rigorous academic program at SAIS, however, it is important to develop a realistic timeframe [see next question] regardi
