Identity Based Resources
United States University Career Services is committed to fostering a sense of belonging and identity within our community and network of students, faculty, and staff. Our intention with providing these resources is to advocate for services, programs, and organizations that meet the needs of underserved student and alumni populations and increase awareness of marginalized groups’ perspectives and concerns. We recognize the intersectionality of individual identities and encourage you to utilize the resources below that you identify with.
Understand your rights and resources within the job search and employment process.
- United OPT - top companies that hire OPT seekers in U.S.
- H1B Grader - find H1B sponsors, view salaries, and more.
- My Visa Jobs - Job Search site to view Top 200 H1-B Visa Sponsors
- H1B Employer Data Hub - View how many visas were sponsored per year/company
- International Student Resource Center Guides
- International Student Work Authorization Information
- Higher Education Immigration Portal
- Employment Opportunities Outside the U.S.
- Niskanen Center: Data on F-1 and J-1 interview wait times at U.S. Consulates worldwide
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS): Study in the States
– U.S. immigration regulations are rapidly changing. Immigration rules can change quickly, and what is accurate today may not be true tomorrow. This information is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. International Students are encouraged to reach out to dso@usuniversity.edu with any questions.
- DEI Resources for Job Seekers
- Diversity Inc. Top 50 DEI Employers
- FORBES Top DEI Employers
- DiversityJobs.com
- DiversityJobBoard.com
- DiversityEmployers.com
African American/Black
- Black Equal Opportunity Employment Journal
- Black Enterprise
- National Urban League
- Black Career Network
- Jopwell
Hispanic/Latinx
- iHispano
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)
- Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) Job Board
- Jopwell
Asian American Pacific Islander
- National Association of Asian American Professionals
- Asian Career Network
- IM Diversity Asian-American Village
Native American/Indigenous Peoples
- Jopwell
- NAFOA Jobs
- National Congress of American Indians (NCAI)
- National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED)
- First Nations Development Institute (FNDI)
- National Council on Urban Indian Health (NCUIH)
- National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC)
- American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC)
- National Indian Education Association (NIEA)
If you have DACA, you are legally authorized to work in the United States. For more information, visit the National Immigration Law Center's webpage on DACA and Employment.
If you do not have a legal status or work authorization, you could face some unique and complicated challenges in the career exploration and job search process. Below are some resources to help you identify support and opportunities:
Consider becoming an entrepreneur:
- Become an independent contractor or business owner through sole proprietorship, partnership, or worker cooperatives.
- Obtain an ITIN or EIN (instead of a Social Security number) to earn a living in the United States legally.
- When attending events, such as career fairs, ask about options to work with the company as an independent contractor instead of as an employee hired by the company.
Resources to learn more about these options:
- Working for Yourself Guide (from ImmigrantsRising.org)
- Alternative Income and Career Options Video (from TheDream.US YouTube Channel)
Does your career require a professional license or certification?
For careers that require a professional license, it is important to research your state’s laws to determine your eligibility to receive a license. Although the state of Illinois provides professional licensure regardless of immigration status, many states prohibit those without work authorization or legal status to obtain professional licensure. You can use the below resource to study specific states’ policies or concerns.
Resources:
Seek Support from other Organizations
Connect with organizations that specialize in supporting undocumented students and DACA students. These resources often keep you informed of your rights and often provide career exploration, job searching, and professional development advice.
Resources:
- TheDream.US (https://thedream.us/)
- Immigrants Rising (https://immigrantsrising.org/)
- United We Dream (https://unitedwedream.org/)