Frequently Asked Questions

1. How can the candidates work for 2 years on an F-1 visa under university authorization? Click here for complete information

2. Can our company retain candidates for longer than 2 years? Yes, your company can begin the process of applying for an H-1B work visa for the employee after the first year of CPT work under university authorization. This could enable the employee to work in the U.S. for an additional 6 years (3-year visa and 3-year extension).

3. How much processing time before a candidate can start working? All processing is handled by the university and is completed within a day or two.

4. Does the employer need to do anything for the candidate's work authorization? No, the university handles all processing.

5. What are our candidate's qualifications?

• Have prior IT employment experience (candidates are given proficiency tests in their area of expertise)
• Working toward their MS degree in Computer Science
• BS degree in Computer Science or related field
• Proficiency in English
• Gain knowledge rapidly and work effectively as a team member and individually

6. Can we contact candidates directly? Yes, you can contact and hire all candidates directly.

7. Do you really charge no fees of any kind? As a nonprofit university-funded service organization, we charge no fees to employers or candidates.

8. Are the candidates willing to relocate? Yes, on very short notice.

9. Which companies have hired your candidates?Click here for a list of over 800 companies who have hired our candidates.