Graduate Jobs for OPT Students
Graduate roles on OPT span research, engineering, business analysis, and consulting, giving F-1 students a direct path to apply their degree in a professional setting. Most Graduate programs align well with the 12-month standard OPT period, and STEM-eligible graduates can extend to 36 months with E-Verify employers.
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Come for the Flexibility, Stay for the Culture. The Nurse Residency Program is an exclusive opportunity for nursing graduates with a scheduled or passed NCLEX in the United States. BAYADA's Nurse Residency Program is the only paid, new graduate residency program in home care to earn accreditation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC)!
BAYADA Offers Nurse Residents:
- One on one nursing care
- Weekly pay
- Flexible scheduling after our 6-week training program
- Electronic charting using Statewise
- Paid training and shadowing
- Award-winning adult and pediatric Simulation labs
- Short commute times – we match you with cases near your home
- Around the clock clinical support by phone
- $1,200 nursing referral bonuses
BAYADA Home Health Care was founded on the principle that health care gets better when clients get better care at home—the place they most want to be. Delivering care is our highest priority and greatest joy! We care for people of all ages, diagnoses, and acuity levels, giving you the chance to explore your interests and practice new skills.
Apply now to join our team!
REQUIREMENTS
- Current valid nursing license in U.S. and graduation from a qualified nursing program
- CPR in good standing
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- PTO
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- Company-paid life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Partner
- 401K
- Preventive Care Coverage for ALL employees
Want to learn more about the program? Haven't taken your NCLEX yet? Attend a live info Session by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3n21vz7
MAR-EPA
As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates. BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.
BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
INTRODUCTION
Come for the Flexibility, Stay for the Culture. The Nurse Residency Program is an exclusive opportunity for nursing graduates with a scheduled or passed NCLEX in the United States. BAYADA's Nurse Residency Program is the only paid, new graduate residency program in home care to earn accreditation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC)!
BAYADA Offers Nurse Residents:
- One on one nursing care
- Weekly pay
- Flexible scheduling after our 6-week training program
- Electronic charting using Statewise
- Paid training and shadowing
- Award-winning adult and pediatric Simulation labs
- Short commute times – we match you with cases near your home
- Around the clock clinical support by phone
- $1,200 nursing referral bonuses
BAYADA Home Health Care was founded on the principle that health care gets better when clients get better care at home—the place they most want to be. Delivering care is our highest priority and greatest joy! We care for people of all ages, diagnoses, and acuity levels, giving you the chance to explore your interests and practice new skills.
Apply now to join our team!
REQUIREMENTS
- Current valid nursing license in U.S. and graduation from a qualified nursing program
- CPR in good standing
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- PTO
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- Company-paid life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Partner
- 401K
- Preventive Care Coverage for ALL employees
Want to learn more about the program? Haven't taken your NCLEX yet? Attend a live info Session by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3n21vz7
MAR-EPA
As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates. BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.
BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Graduate
Confirm your OPT start date before applying
Graduate programs often have fixed cohort start dates. Make sure your OPT authorization period begins before or on the program's first day, or your EAD won't cover you from day one, which disqualifies you immediately.
Align your Graduate role with your degree field
OPT requires employment directly related to your major area of study. A Graduate engineering role for a computer science graduate is straightforward, but a mismatched role could jeopardize your authorization status with your DSO.
Report your employer to your DSO within 10 days
Once you start a Graduate position, you must report your employer name, address, and job title to your DSO within 10 days. Failure to update SEVIS is one of the most common OPT compliance violations.
Apply early to account for EAD processing times
USCIS currently takes two to four months to process EAD applications. If a Graduate program has a firm start date, calculate backward and file as soon as your application window opens to avoid gaps.
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Can I work in a Graduate role on OPT without an H-1B?
Yes. OPT gives you 12 months of work authorization after graduation without needing an H-1B. If your degree is STEM-eligible and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, you can apply for a 24-month extension, giving you up to 36 months total to work in a Graduate role before needing a different visa.
Do Graduate programs count as qualifying OPT employment?
Yes, as long as the role is directly related to your major field of study. Graduate rotational programs, analyst tracks, and associate engineer positions all qualify when they align with your degree. Your DSO can confirm whether a specific role meets the requirement before you accept an offer.
What happens if my OPT expires before my Graduate program ends?
If your OPT expires and you don't have an extension or a new visa status, you must stop working immediately. The most common solutions are applying for a STEM OPT extension if eligible, transitioning to H-1B status if your employer sponsors it, or returning to school for a higher degree to restart OPT eligibility.
Where can I find Graduate jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters Graduate roles by visa sponsorship willingness and E-Verify status. That saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations late in the process. You can browse current Graduate openings directly on Migrate Mate.
Can I do a Graduate rotational program on OPT if I rotate between locations?
Yes, but each location change may need to be reported to your DSO, and if a rotation moves you to a different legal entity within the company, your employer details in SEVIS must be updated. Confirm with your DSO and HR before each rotation to stay compliant throughout your OPT period.
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