Perceived hiring complexities
Employers often think extra paperwork is involved when hiring international students. Not true. if a student is on OPT, the employer need not do any more paperwork than a US applicant. With regard to H-1 visa application, paperwork is required but it is not as daunting as most employers think it is.

Perceived lack of commitment to the job
Employers often think that since international students can only work in the US for a limited period of time, they will not be as committed to the job as US citizens and permanent residents. However, most entry-level employees stay at their company for about 2 or 3 years anyway. An international student is more likely to stay at the same company for at least 3 years if not more, because the H-1 visa is tied to a specific company and moving companies will require paperwork and additional fees.

Animosity toward foreign workers
Some companies don’t want to hire foreign workers because they feel jobs are being taking away from Americans. There is not much a student can do to reassure the employer other than emphasizing their skills and outline the benefits they will bring to the company. Stress diversity and language skills.

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