International Students Career Resources - Grad Edition

Visa & Work Authorization

UCR International Students & Scholars (ISS) is the only office authorized to advise on CPT, OPT, and visa-related questions. The Career Center supports strategy, materials, and networking, but never visa or work-authorization matters.

Start Here for Work Authorization

• ISS main resources. CPT/OPT timelines, paperwork, deadlines, and any change-of-status questions.
• ISS Employment & Taxes. Read before accepting any employment offer in the U.S.

Talk with an International Student Advisor before you sign any U.S. employment offer. They safegaurd your immigration status.  You can also reach out to Vanessa to review your job offer(s) and salary negotiation questions.  

Strategy & Tools

• MyVisaJobs, a database of U.S. employers with visa-sponsorship history.
• Indeed Job Search Academy (UCR), a free five-session hub with live monthly webinars.
• Graduate Student Career Specialist, 1:1s for strategy and materials; book via Handshake appointments.

Community & Support

• GradSuccess / GSRC, Dr. Monique Posadas advises on IDP planning and international graduate concerns.
• Department peers & alumni, other international students from your program and country are often the most concrete source of practical advice.