OPT Recruiting

What is OPT?
A. OPT is Optional Practical Training, in which opt is a kind of work authorization for international students
studying master’s in USA.
B. Student will get his OPT which is valid for 1 year in which he need to apply for EAD once he gets OPT.
C. EAD: Employment Authorization document.

What is STEM extension?

A. STEM is nothing but S: Science, T: Technology, E: Engineering, M: Math. Once before completing 12 months
of OPT, students with these subjects/streams can apply for STEM extension.
B. STEM is valid for 24 months.

I-983 form: It is the form for international students to get STEM extension. The STEM OPT student and employer
work together to complete the Form I-983. Properly completing this form will successfully document the relationship between
the STEM OPT opportunity, the academic degree received and the learning objectives of the F-1 student.

What is CPT?
A. CPT is Curriculum Practical Training in which student can get a work permit of 6 months when he is in 3 rd
semester of his master’s.
VISA Types
Visa Description
F1 An international student requires the F1 Visa (non-immigrant visa) to visit a college/institution in the US to
pursue higher studies. In addition to the duration of stay allowed in the US under the F1 Visa (based on the
academic program), the visa holder can stay in the US for additional 60 days (if the individual is not approved to
stay and work under the Optional Practical Training (OPT) Program. An applicant must obtain the F1 Visa in
order to enter the US for attending a university/college/institution, high school, private elementary school,
seminar or any other training program.
H1b H1-B Visa is a nonimmigrant Visa which is designed to allow U.S. employers to employ foreign nationals in
specialty occupations in the United States of America for a specified period. People from outside U.S. who are
looking for employment need to have a H1-B Visa under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
H4 EAD A H4 visa is issued to dependent family members (spouse and children) of H1 visa holders who would like to
accompany the H1B visa holder to the U.S. during their stay. This article outlines the complete process on how
to apply for H4 dependent visas. In such a case, the principal applicant is always the H1B visa holder. Immediate
family members like spouse and children under 21 years old may qualify for a H4 visa and may apply at a US
Consulate in their home country.
B2 Any individual who wants to visit the United States of America for tourism purposes needs to have a B2 Visa. It
is a non-immigrant visa, which is provided for various purposes such as travel, visits with relatives or friends,
medical treatment, etc. The B2 visa is commonly known as the tourist visa.
L1 An L1 visa is one of the most commonly procured visas by individuals who wish to work in the United States of
America, under the L-1 category. L-1 is a non-immigrant visa and can be used for a short period of time, i.e.,
from three months for Iranian nationals, to a period of five years for citizens from India and Japan. This visa is
based on a schedule of non-reciprocity and the maximum period for which an individual can stay in the States
under this visa, is seven years.
GC Those who have ever dreamed of emigrating to the USA will know there is no getting around a US Green
Card. Principally, the Green Card is an identification card indicating the holder’s status to live and work in
the USA permanently.
US Citizen A citizen is a person who is a member of our country. As a citizen, you give your loyalty to the U.S. government.
In return, the government protects you and all your rights granted in the Bill of Rights and the Constitution. If
you were born in the United States, you are already a citizen.
What is Visa?
A. Visa is a kind of official document or certificate of endorsement on your passport indicating that you are allowed to
enter, leave and stay in a specific country for a specified period of time or permanently. It can be a separate certificate
with a stamp marked on your passport. Visas are issued by the immigration authorities of a foreign country after
checking and verifying all your credentials properly. Once, you get a visa means you are permitted to enter a country
and stay there for a specific period of time. However, the permission received through visa is temporary and subject to
approval from the immigration officer at the entry point.

F1 to H1B Application Process

The application process for F1 to H1B visa is the same as the regular H1B application process. Remember that only the H1B
sponsoring employer may file your H1B petition. Your H1B petitioning employer must:

 File an LCA (Labor Condition Application) with the US department of Labor.

 Complete Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, and Form I-129 H Classification Supplement
 Submit all required supporting documentation as required per individual case.

F1 to H1B Change of Status

The following steps outline the procedure of changing status from F1 to H1B work visa.

Step 1: Find H1B sponsoring employer.

Whether you are applying for H1B directly from F1 visa status or from OPT, you must obtain a job offer from an H1B sponsoring
employer in order to apply for H1B visa. The employer must be in good standing in order to demonstrate to the USCIS that the
employee will be paid 95% of the prevailing wage of the occupation and that H1B workers will not have adverse affects on the
work conditions of US workers.

Step 2: Timely filing of H1B petition.

USCIS has certain limitations on the number of H1B visas issued every fiscal year. There is an H1B visa limit of 65,000 visas
under the general category and an additional 20,000 visas for those with a master’s degree, doctoral degree, or higher. In order
to successfully obtain an H1B visa for the following fiscal year, you must file your H1B petition on time.

Step 3: Have employer file your H1B petition.

After you receive an employment offer, your employer must file your H1B visa petition as 'Change of Status' on your behalf by
the stated deadline. If your H1B visa petition is approved, you will be granted H1B status. You may start working on H1B visa
status October 1 as instructed by USCIS.

Step 4: Check eligibility for cap-gap extension.

If you have filed an H1B visa petition and your case is pending you may be eligible for a cap-gap extension in which you are
allowed to remain on F1 visa status where your work authorization and F1 status would otherwise expire until the H1B
employment is approved.

For F1 students whose period of authorized stay expires before October 1 and do not qualify for a cap-gap extension must
leave the US or they may lose their status. Upon leaving the US, students must apply for an H1B visa at a consulate abroad and
enter the US on H1B status if the petition is approved.
What is I20?
A. The Form I-20 (also known as the Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student Status-For Academic and
Language Students) is a United States Department of Homeland Security, specifically ICE and the Student and Exchange
Visitor Program (SEVP), document issued by SEVP-certified schools (colleges, universities, and vocational schools) that
provides supporting information on a student's F or M status.

What is I-129 form?

A. Petitioners use this form to file on behalf of a nonimmigrant worker to come to the United States temporarily to
perform services or labor, or to receive training, as an H-1B, H-2A, H-2B, H-3, L-1, O-1, O-2, P-1, P-1S, P-2, P-2S, P-3, P-
3S, Q-1 or R-1 nonimmigrant worker. Petitioners may also use this form to request an extension of stay in or change of
status to E-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B1 or TN, or one of the above classifications for a foreign national.

What is I797 form?

A. The Form I-797 is a document the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) uses to
communicate with applicants.

B. When you submit any USCIS application, you will receive an I-797, also known as a receipt letter, once they
have received your application. You should expect to receive it about 2-3 weeks after you submit your
application.

C. The Form I-797 serves many purposes. It can be a receipt notifying you that your application has been
approved. It can also be a request for additional evidence. It can also be a notice of the time and date of a
scheduled appointment. There are 7 specific I-797 forms. The sections below will explain both the standard I-
797 and the other 6 forms.

Tax Terms
What is W2 contract job?
A. On W2, candidate works as a full time employee of a company (Employer) and employer takes care of
employee and employer taxes. Employer sends W2 form to candidate in January, for the previous year
wages and deductions.

1099: Candidate will works as the contractor for a company for the contract period.

C2C: This is the contract between the company (Client) and the company (Vendor).

C2H: Contract to hire, it is that vendor’s candidate will work with client ON CONTRACT for a particular period and
latterly they will be hired as full-time employee for the client.

What portals are used for OPT recruiting?

 LinkedIn
 Dice
 Desi OPT
 Indeed
 Monster
What are the time zones in USA?
PST: Pacific Standard Time
MST: Mountain Standard Time
CST: Central Standard Time
EST: Eastern Standard Time

The States in Pacific Standard Time are:

 California (CA)
 Idaho (ID)
 Nevada (NV)
 Oregon - except most of Malheur County (OR)
 Washington (WA)

The States in Mountain Standard Time are:

 Arizona (AZ)
 Colorado (CO)
 Part of Idaho (ID)
 Part of Kansas (KS)
 Montana (MT)
 Part of Nebraska (NE)
 New Mexico (NM)
 Part of North Dakota (ND)
 Part of Oregon (OR)
 Part of South Dakota (SD)
 Part of Texas (TX)
 Utah (UT)
 Wyoming (WY)

The States Central Standard Time are:

 Kansas (KS)
 Nebraska (NE)
 North Dakota (ND)
 South Dakota (SD)
 Texas (TX)

The States Eastern Standard Time are:

 State of Connecticut (CT)
 Delaware (DE)
 Florida (FL)
 Georgia (GA)
 Part of Indiana (IN)
 Part of Kentucky (KY)
 Maine (ME)
 Maryland (MD)
 Massachusetts (MA)
 Michigan (MI)
 New Hampshire (NH)
 New Jersey (NJ)
 New York (NY)
 North Carolina (NC)
 Ohio (OH)
 Pennsylvania (PA)
 Rhode Island (RI)
 South Carolina (SC)
 Part of Tennessee (TN)
 Vermont (VT)
 Virginia (VA)
 West Virginia (WA)
 OPT Script
Hi, Good Morning!

 This is (Name) calling from (Consultancy Name).

 How are you doing?
 This call is regarding the Job Opportunity.
 Is this the right time to speak with you?
 We are from a consultancy firm deals with W2 contract jobs with multiple IT technologies, would you be
interested in this.

If the consultant is interested then we should go ahead and explain about the consultancy process and key
benefits provided.

 May I know in which technology you are looking for?

 What is your work authorization?
 Do you carry any experience in USA or back in India?
 Are you interested in relocation?

If they are interested we need to ask whether they are looking for training and placement or Direct Marketing.
We should ask them to re-locate them to our guest house.
We need to explain about the guest house formalities and all.

Key benefits are:

• Online Training.
• Travel Allowances of 500$ once you get the project.
• Free Accommodation in our Guest House.
• Direct Vendor-ship with IT giants like Microsoft, Accenture, Wipro and TCS and other prime vendors.
• Support in resume / interview preparation.
• Mock-interviews and doubt clarification sessions.
• H1B Visa sponsorship and assistance in getting CPT, OPT extension.
• Green Card sponsorship for qualified candidates.
• Attractive Pay Scales.
• Health Insurance Cover Provided.
• 100% Guaranteed successful placement.
• Aggressive marketing will be done.

After all these we need to explain about the package structures

Package structures are:
If the consultant is fresher and OPT we need to say that package is 60000$ per annum.
If they have 3 years of experience we can offer 65000$ per annum.
If they are H1 and have experience we can go with percentage basis.

Some consultant ask for, who is the client and location. At that point we need to that this is a W2 contract job in which we
market the profile with our Clients, vendors and Implementation partners.

Our motto is to convince the consultant to get into our consultancy.