She said international students must live and be enrolled full time for nine months before they can apply for a required working permit. Some companies do not hire any international students because they just don't want to deal with the extra paperwork. After filing papers with immigration, international students must wait three months for approval. However, even after becoming eligible to work, some companies are still reluctant to hire because the work permit is only valid for one year. Senior Khaldon Al-Soliman from Saudi Arabia recently encountered this problem.
Some companies offer higher salaries to bilingual people who communicate well.
Humberto Lupi Chaverri also said cultural differences may put international students at a disadvantag e to American students with the same qualifications. Having an accent can also be a problem. Wisanu Krutngoen, doctoral student from Thailand, said the cultural barriers are very real for international students seeking employment in the United States. However, on the local level, businesses such as Briggs and Stratton welcome international workers because it increases diversity. It helps us become a more diverse company.