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CONFIDENTIAL
Alternative to H1-B Visa:
Pathway Program for USA work/study
March 13, 2016
Presenter: Michael Iacovazzi-Pau
U.S. head of Office, Study Metro Education Consulting

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Presenter Bio: Michael Iacovazzi-Pau
• 10+ years of experience in international development
and recruitment programs
• Currently based in Louisville, KY, USA
• Born in Luxembourg, French, Italian and American
National
• Bachelor’s in Hospitality Management– Sullivan
University, USA
• MBA – Indiana University, USA
• Founder of two international non profit organizations

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About the Company
Study Metro is a professional education consultancy firm, extending excellent support and service to students all
over India and gives unlimited study opportunities across the Globe. Study Metro is "One stop solution to
foreign education. In house experts and trained counselors help students to select the right destination and
appropriate qualification according to their previous qualification and experience.
Entity Type Private Ltd
Years in
Operation
2010
Manageme
nt
Mr. Abhishek Bajaj, Managing
Director
Mr. Abhinav Bajaj, Director
Industry
and
Segment
Education Service Sector (Study
Work Abroad Consultancy)
Registered
Office
517, Shekhar Central, Plasia Square,
AB Road, Indore- 452 018
Website www.studymetro.com
Number of
Centres
Two: Indore (1) and Bangalore (1)
 Identification of Universities and Colleges
 Assistance in Filling of Application forms
 Assistance in Documentation for Admission
 Regular follow-up with Universities and colleges
 Assistance with Student Scholarships
 Assistance in Educational loans
 Assistance in Visa Documentation and Mock
Visa interviews
 Assistance in Housing and Airport Pickup
 Assistance with job placement in USA

4.
Master
Program
Consultancy
Career
Counseling
ESL certification
(3 months – 1 yr)
Application
Process
Work and
study
program
Visa
Assistance
Travel
Assistance
Education Loan
Countries
USA
Australia
Canada
United Kingdom
Ireland
New Zealand
Singapore
Dubai
Job Assistance in USA

5.
Career Opportunities in
America
Brining you affordable graduate universities with off-campus employment options
to increase chances of H1B

6.
H1-B Myth
• 85,000 visas issued per year in specialty occupations (STEM fields)
• 20,000 visas for Master’s degree from non profit universities
• For highly skilled and highly educated
• Sponsored by U.S. Company
• Valid for 3 years
• Large Majority for Computer Sciences/IT Professionals
Limitations:
• Spouse on H4 cannot work
• Lottery: 225,000 petitions per year = chances of getting visa 1/3
• Very expensive for employers
• very difficult to sponsor MBA students

7.
How to Increase your chances to get
H1-B
1. Previous work experience
2. Specialized skills (.net, bootstrap, java etc)
3. Master’s Degree from U.S. with Specialized Field
in IT/CS
4. Years of experience working for US Employer to
invest = sponsorship

8.
Types of Legal Employment for
F-1 Graduate Students
1. On-campus part time
employment
2. Curricular Practical
Training (CPT)
3. Optional Practical Training
(OPT)

9.
Study Metro Presents Schools with
First Year Off-Campus Employment
Graduate students who
want to work in the U.S. in
local businesses,,
studying for their
master’s degree while
earning U.S. wages may
enroll in CPT programs.

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Legal Overview of "Integral" Part
of Curriculum
 CPT is authorized by the U.S. Homeland Security Department but
work permit is issued and approved by the school.
 The option of Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is for F-1
international students enrolled in participating school's degree
programs.
 F-1 students wishing to participate in an off-campus-training
program must enroll in a program that is “an integral part of an
established curriculum.”
 The training must be directly related to the student’s major field of
study. Can be ”alternate work-study, internship, cooperative
education, or any other type of required internship or
practicum, which is offered by sponsoring employers through
cooperative agreements with the school” (Title 8, Code of
Federal Regulations, Part 214.2 (f)(10).

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CPT Program Overview:
 The purpose of a Curricular Practical Training (CPT))
program is to integrate real-life employment training with a
student’s education. It is designed to give students practical
work experience in curriculum-related employment with
local U.S. based corporations and businesses.
 International students may work up to 40+ hours per week
in US based companies for up to one year, or work 20
hours per week for full Master’s program.
 Two types of CPT eligibility:
 Required CPT Programs – eligible first semester/quarter. Must
have met CPT requirement by end of program to graduate.
 Optional CPT Programs – eligible after one full academic year.

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CPT Program Example:
 Student is enrolled in Master of Information Technology
 Program Length – 2 years or 18 months
 Program Credits- 36 semester or 48 quarter
 Requirement: Full Time Student, 12 courses completed
 11 courses related to program curriculum + 1 course for CPT may
count as an or as core class
 Student required to take 3 classes per semester or 2 per quarter
 If student is on CPT, student takes an extra class equivalent to
just 1 credit. After 3 semesters on CPT, student will receive full
class credit, which may count as elective or a core class.
 Classes on taught on weekends, online and once a month.
 Student works during the day.

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Why Choose CPT Program?
1. Gain Practical Skills The practical training that students receive
by working in a U.S. based company gives them skills and
experience that cannot be obtained in a normal classroom-only
format, thus giving an advantage in achieving life goals after
graduation.
2. Get more Work Experience: CPT programs that have the
curriculum set up so that the internship jobs are mandatory and
are part of the whole program, require students to begin their
curricular training immediately, usually in the first or second
semester of study. This will help you land a job for OPT and
H1-B earlier.
3. Earn US Dollars The wages that are paid to the students for their
CPT or internship employment are equal to the wages paid to
U.S. employees. Net earnings (after any taxes) are retained by
the students and used for their personal or educational needs.

14.
Traditional vs Study Metro Approach
Traditional
Study Master's Degree
OPT 12 months
OPT Extension 17 months
(STEM only)
H1-B
CPT Pathway
Study/Work Master's Degree
OPT 12 months
OPT Extension 17 months
(STEM only)
H1-B

15.
CPT Programs and Locations

16.
Top CPT Schools working
with Study Metro
1. Stratford University, MD
2. Harrisburg University, PN
3. Sullivan University, KY
4. Westcliff University, CA
5. University of Potomac, VA

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Jobs in High Demand
 MBA Students :
 Project Manager
 Business Analyst
 Market Research/Marketing and Sales
 Business Development
 MS Computer Science/IT/Engineering Students:
 Software Developer (.net, java, boot strap…)
 Mobile App Developers
 Systems Analyst/Admin
 IT Support/Help Desk
 Network Administrator…

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Earn Income
 MBA Students :
 Project Manager
 Business Analyst
 Market Research/Marketing and Sales
 Business Development
 Average earning: $15-$30 per hour = USD$30,000 – $50,000 per year
working 40 hours a week
 MS Computer Science/IT/Engineering Students:
 Software Developer (.net, java, boot strap…)
 Mobile App Developers
 Systems Analyst/Admin
 IT Support/Help Desk
 Network Administrator…
 Average earning: $30-$45 per hour = USD$60,000 – $100,000 per year
working 40 hours a week

19.
Internships: Where Can I Work?
Employment Company Position Salary Range
Affinity Development Group Software Developer $50-55 per hour
AIG financial Advisors Advisor $15-20 per hour
Amazon Accountant $40-60 per hour
American Express Customer Assistance $10-15 per hour
Areotek Civil Engineer $36,000 per year
Arron Metals Bookkeeper 20,000-30,000 annual
Bio Tech Adams circuit bd manufact. $9-15 per hour
California Dept of Health Assistant Administrator $25-30 per hour
California EDD Analyst $40-60 per hour
Chase Bank/JP Morgan Personal Banker $25-30 per hour
Chervron Accountant $16-18 per hour
Citibank Bank Teller $9-12 per hour
Conair-Milpitas Bio Tech Engineer $12-15 per hour
Deloitte Consulting $15-25 per hour
Delta Airline Customer Assistance $12-15 per hour
Delta Design Design Engineer $20-25 per hour
Goldman Sachs Financial Advisor $50-55 per hour
Google - Oracle IT $60,000 per year
Hitachi Accountant $18-20 per hour
Holiday Hospital RN $18-20 per hour
Home Instead Customer Assistant $9-12 per hour
HTIR Office Assistant $9-12 per hour
Inter-contin. Hotel Reservations $15-18 per hour
Intermountain Healthcare Surgical Technician $15-20 per hour
ITECH - Executive Director HR Position $50-55 per hour
Kelly I.T. Resources Software Tech Engineer $15-25 per hour
LM Caldwell Pharmacy Customer Assistant $9-12 per hour
MAC consulting Media consultant $9-12 per hour
Macys retail clerk $9-12 per hour
Maverick Customer Assistance $9-12 per hour
Microsoft Play Station Developers $60-65 per hour
Neothings Inc Engineering Technician $15-20 per hour
Network, Inc. Network Administration $18-20 per hour
Oracle-SAP Admin Assistant $30-40 per hour
Poway Project Manger $15-20 per hour
Qualcomm market analyst intern $18-28 per hour
Ramair Co. Customer Assistance $9-12 per hour
REM Nursing Aide $18-20 per hour
24 hour fitness Assistant Trainer $12-25 per hour
Sony Software Engineer $25-65 per hour
Sony Online Entertainment Software Engineer $25-65 per hour
Sweetwater School District Software Application Technician $20-30 per hour
Target, Inc. Customer Assistance $9-12 per hour
TIME WARNER COMM Technical Support $12-15 per hour
UnitedDot Software developer $20-25 per hour

20.
Study Metro Job Placement
 We have Tie ups with IT Companies in USA who hire
students on CPT,OPT and H1-B
 STUDY METRO, along with the schools, is dedicated
to helping International candidates to be successful in
the workforce.
 Our US Team will review resumes, provide coaching as
needed, and coordinate job interviews with employers.
 The Salary Range may between $20-$45 per hour
based on experience.
 Companies provide training to be employable

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Our Achievers

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Get Started!
Contact Study Metro 24/7 at:
• Phone: 8088-867-867
• Email: admission@studymetro.com
• Webpage: www.studymetro.com
• Offices Located in Bangalore (Brigade Road) and Indore
• Always check with our counselors through chat line or the website.