🔺 r/InternationalStudentsu_just_a_random_guy__·24 days ago
Should Europe Introduce More Reciprocal Immigration Rules for Americans?
Do you think European countries, in particular, should introduce a more reciprocal immigration process for Americans, considering how difficult it is for European students to remain in the US after graduation? Americans can generally move to EU countries without any prior experience, obtain a work visa without having a job offer in advance, and they don’t necessarily have to be highly skilled, unique, have studied there, or have previous work experience in the country. More and more Americans are moving to Europe, and the process is genuinely not that difficult for them. They don’t necessarily need visa sponsorship or even a specific educational background. Meanwhile, for Europeans, especially young Europeans who may be getting an education at elite American universities, staying in the US is still extremely difficult. They are now even more restricted, and after graduation, the process is becoming increasingly challenging. International students will now have to apply for jobs through OPT without any prior work experience because of the elimination of CPT. They also need an employer willing to sponsor them for an H-1B, which is still subject to a lottery. And even if they manage t…