Recruiters
Recruiting International Students
Welcome
We’d like to extend a welcome to all employers interested in recruiting Fisher international MBA students. The consultants at the Office of Career Management work closely with the international students to help them develop a targeted job search strategy and connect them with recruiters seeking candidates with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, an ability to converse in several languages, diverse multicultural backgrounds, and a global, cross-functional business expertise. They are a strong group of students clearly evident from the statistics below
Statistics for International Fisher MBA Students
|
Class of |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
|
GMAT Scores |
685 |
699 |
684 |
|
Undergraduate GPA |
NA |
3.39 |
3.64 |
|
# Years Work Experience |
5.5 |
5.8 |
5.5 |
|
% Acceptance Rate |
41.6% |
28.0% |
48.3% |
* based on an average of all international MBA students
If you are interested in exploring the potential advantages of hiring Fisher international MBA students at either a global or national level, please contact Daniel Mayner (see contact information below). Daniel can facilitate direct communication with a student that meets the tailored needs of your company.
Daniel Mayner, Assistant Director
International Graduate Career Development
Fisher College of Business
The Ohio State University
2108 Neil Avenue, 150 Gerlach Hall
Columbus, OH 43210-1144
Phone: 614-292-2415
Fax: 614-292-1007
Email: mayner_1@fisher.osu.edu
Employment Authorization
Employment Authorization Document:
An Employment Authorization Document (EAD card) provides valid permission for an international student to work anywhere in the United States. This document may signify that the student is in the final stage (3rd stage) of the green card process and can remain employed in the United States until the student receives his/her green card. It can also signify that the student has received authorization to work in the United States under Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Optional Practical Training (OPT):
Upon graduation, an international student with an F-1 visa status is eligible for twelve months of Optional Practical Training. This allows the student to apply the theoretical knowledge obtained in an academic program to a practical work experience. The employment opportunity must directly relate to the student’s major or field of study, can be a full or part time position and can be located anywhere in the country. Employment under OPT must be approved and authorized by both the Office of International Education at Ohio State University and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services before the student can begin employment. Authorization for OPT may take up to 3-4 months. Once a student’s 12 months of OPT expires, the student would need to find an employer to sponsor the H1-B temporary work visa.
Important Information Regarding the H1-B Visa Process:
Definition of H1-B and Qualifications:
The H-1B visa is a temporary work visa granted to foreign professionals employed in a specialty occupation. To qualify for the H-1B visa, a foreign professional must have the educational equivalent of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in the United States.
For additional information regarding the H1-B visa, please see: http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/h1b.htm
How To Apply for the H1-B Visa:
Application for the H-1B visa is made by the employer through the Department of Labor and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The employer must file a labor condition application (LCA) with the Department of Labor attesting to several items, including payment of prevailing wages for the position, and the working conditions offered. For more information on how to apply, please visit: http://uscis.gov/graphics/index.htm and http://atlas.doleta.gov/foreign/h-1b.asp
Length of Time the H1-B Visa is Valid For:
The H1-B visa is valid for three years but can be renewed one time, for a maximum time length of six years.
Length of H1-B Visa Process:
The application process for the H1-B visa generally takes between 3-4 months. This process can be expedited for an additional cost of $1000.
Cost of the H1-B Visa:
The cost of the H1-B visa is approximately $1400.
