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Blogs designed to help international students and immigrants with networking tips, job search strategies, and work authorization policy updates in the U.S. ICAway (I-SEE-A-WAY) is an empowering community for International Students. Our mission is to light the way for students to find jobs in the U.S.
ICAway Blog
1M ago
ICAway
B-1B Cap (FY 2025)
Join our host, Kwan Segal, and special guest Attorney Art Serratelli from Serratelli Mijal PLLC as they unravel the USCIS Announcement on Strengthened Integrity Measures for the H-1B Program in the FY 2025 H-1B cap lottery season.
Discover the latest insights into the H-1B process, USCIS final rules, and how these changes impact international students. Art dives deep into key dates for the FY 2025 H-1B Lottery Registration and shares essential advice for a fair chance at selection.
Concerned about the lottery system? Learn about backup plans, alternative options ..read more
ICAway Blog
4M ago
ICAway
Farewell 2023: Embracing Change Beyond Boundaries
You can listen to the latest episodes of the ICAway podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or right on this page.
In this special episode, join us for a heartfelt farewell to the year 2023 as we celebrate the resilience and strength discovered through genuine connections in the world of solopreneurship. Our guests,
Nannapat Sage and Meenakshi Iyer, share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs, proving that a strong support system is more than just essential—it’s transformative.
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Support this podcast: https ..read more
ICAway Blog
5M ago
ICAway
Getting Hired for Cultural Add
To get help finding your dream job in the US, please visit https://www.icaway.com/
Join us on the ICAway Podcast for insights on landing CPT, OPT, and H-1B jobs as an international student. Hosted by Kwan Segal, today's guest, Martha Sidhu, a manager at KPMG, shares wisdom on embracing cultural add in the workplace. Learn how to highlight your uniqueness and make a meaningful contribution!
TIMESTAMPS:
02:10 – 04:55: Discussion about cultural fit vs. cultural add.
04:55 – 10:15: Martha's personal experience with cultural fit and add, and the value ..read more
ICAway Blog
9M ago
ICAway
Fortune 500 Internships – Fall Recruitment
To get help finding your dream job in the US, please visit https://www.icaway.com/
Join us as we delve into crucial internship insights with our guest, June Huynh. Get ready to ace your internship search! #CareerGuide #InternshipTips #internationalstudents
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
0:23 Idea #1: Host a Q&A session
0:43 Question 1: When does the summer internship recruitment typically begin for companies in the Fortune 500?
1:28 Question 2: What are the reasons and objectives behind companies' internship recruitment strategies?
2:12 Qu ..read more
ICAway Blog
11M ago
ICAway
Four Strategies to Stop the OPT Unemployment Allowance Clock
To learn more about job search strategy for F-1 international students, visit https://www.icaway.com/
I've been getting a bunch of requests from new international grads who are on the hunt for jobs in this tough economy. And guess what else? Their OPT is about to start! So, I wanna share four cool strategies with you that can actually stop the OPT unemployment allowance clock. If you just graduated and your OPT is about to start! You have only 90 days after your OPT starts to find a job that’s related to your field of s ..read more
ICAway Blog
1y ago
ICAway
Find an OPT Job In a Tough Job Market [2023]
To learn more about job search strategy for F-1 international students, visit https://www.icaway.com/
I just received a message from an international student whose OPT will begin in less than a month and have only 90 days of unemployment to stay in the U.S. The student asked if I could help them because they've applied to multiple job postings online but haven't received any interview invitations. The student is feeling discouraged due to news of layoffs and hiring freezes, and they don't know what action to take to find an ..read more
ICAway Blog
1y ago
ICAway
Advocating for a Fair H-1B Visa System
https://anchor.fm/s/11bee220/podcast/play/68290627/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-3-9%2F323025643-44100-2-18ad52b2a35ce.mp3
To learn more about job search strategy for F-1 international students, visit https://www.icaway.com/
I received an email from an F-1 international student whom I had been mentoring, and my heart sank as soon as I read the subject line: “Didn’t get selected for H-1B.” I could feel their disappointment and frustration. They had been hoping to stay in the US and work at their dream job, but no ..read more
ICAway Blog
1y ago
ICAway
Stand Out at Career Fairs
https://anchor.fm/s/11bee220/podcast/play/66956525/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-2-20%2F319199634-44100-2-5cde2c6ad975.mp3
To learn more about job search strategy for F-1 international students, visit https://www.icaway.com/
Are you looking for the best way to get noticed at career fairs?
Attending a career fair can be an exciting opportunity for international students to make connections and find potential employers. But it can also be daunting if you don’t know what questions are appropriate to ask. In this podcast, I will ..read more
ICAway Blog
1y ago
ICAway
CPT Summer Internship Search
To learn more about job search strategy for F-1 international students, visit https://www.icaway.com/
Summer internships can be a great way for international students to gain valuable work experience, build their professional networks, and gain a deeper understanding of the industry they are interested in.
Not only do internships provide hands-on experience, they can also help you determine if a particular career or industry is the right fit for you. This is especially important for international students, as you may have limited opportunities to gain prof ..read more
ICAway Blog
1y ago
ICAway
Summer Internship Search
https://anchor.fm/s/11bee220/podcast/play/66160048/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-2-8%2F316744535-44100-2-a49a8b08ff5bc.mp3
To learn more about job search strategy for F-1 international students, visit https://www.icaway.com/
Summer internships can be a great way for international students to gain valuable work experience, build their professional networks, and gain a deeper understanding of the industry they are interested in.
Not only do internships provide hands-on experience, they can also help you determine if a particular car ..read more