Study in USA
Working in USA after your degree
After graduating, Indian students can apply for the OPT and STEM OPT: 12 months OPT; extra 24 months for eligible STEM degrees.
Key facts
Work after graduation: the essentials
- Route
- OPT and STEM OPT
- Length
- 12 months OPT; extra 24 months for eligible STEM degrees
- Conditions
- STEM OPT needs an E-Verify employer; max 150 days unemployment.
- Settling long term
- Usually employer-sponsored H-1B work visa, then employer-sponsored green card; long waits for Indians.
- Spouse and children
- Spouse and children can come on F-2 but spouse cannot work.
Good to know
What we tell families
- Choose a course with demand in that country's job market; the work visa only helps if employers are hiring in your field.
For parents
One accountable person, and a plan you can see.
- Total cost in rupees before you commit, including living costs
- Regular updates from the same counsellor
- Safety, accommodation and support after arrival planned in advance
Application & Admission Support
Shortlist, applications, SOP, funds and visa, with one counsellor for the whole intake.
₹57,230incl. GST
Questions families ask
Can I work in USA after my degree?
Yes, through the OPT and STEM OPT. STEM OPT needs an E-Verify employer; max 150 days unemployment.
Sources
Rules change. Always confirm on the official page before you apply.
Free consultation
Plan your USA admission.
The first consultation is free. Leave your number and a counsellor will call you back, usually the same working day (Monday to Saturday).
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