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After graduating in the United States, international students can apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT), which allows 12 months of work authorization in their field of study. STEM graduates may extend OPT for an additional 24 months, totaling 36 months.<\/p>\n

Another option is the H-1B visa, a employer-sponsored work permit for specialized roles. The O-1 visa suits individuals with extraordinary abilities, while the L-1 visa applies to intracompany transfers. Those seeking long-term residency may pursue employment-based green cards, though processing times vary. Each option has specific eligibility criteria, so consulting an immigration attorney is advisable for personalized guidance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":81,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"question-category":[404],"class_list":["post-40206","question","type-question","status-publish","hentry","question-category-overseas-education"],"blocksy_meta":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nPost study work visa options after graduating from United States? - ListyFy<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Explore post-study work visa options in the USA, including OPT, H-1B, and green cards, for international students after graduation.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/listyfy.com\/blog\/question\/post-study-work-visa-usa-options\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Post study work visa options after graduating from United States? 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