Visa support for studying in the US
Planning to study in Boston comes with important questions about visas and work opportunities. At Hult, we provide clear guidance and dedicated support to help you navigate the process with confidence — from your student visa application through to post-study work authorization.
F-1 student visas remain fully available. Recent policy discussions have created uncertainty, but no enacted changes restrict your ability to apply for an F-1 visa or begin your studies in the US. If you are applying now, the process remains active and unchanged.
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Students transitioning from F-1/OPT to H-1B through a change-of-status application inside the U.S. are not subject to the recently reported $100,000 supplemental fee.
From the moment you confirm your place, our Boston-based visa and compliance team works alongside you to make your transition to the US as smooth as possible. Here’s what support looks like at every stage of your journey:
A dedicated enrollment advisor before arrival
A visa coordinator once confirmed
Ongoing guidance during your program and OPT application
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Recent headlines have focused on potential changes to U.S. visa policies. However, several widely discussed updates do not affect the traditional student-to-career pathway for international graduates.
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Employer-sponsored petitions filed while a graduate remains in valid F-1/OPT status continue to follow the established student-to-professional pathway.
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Several policy updates discussed in recent headlines — including adjustments to visa duration rules — have not been enacted and do not affect current applicants.
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At Hult, our dedicated visa and enrollment teams stay closely informed on current regulations and work directly with students every step of the way. Below, we’ve clarified some of the most common misconceptions so you can move forward with confidence.
78
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of international students at US campuses gained employment in the US
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of alumni working in countries different from their origin
454
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companies hired Hult 2025 graduates across 37 countries
Different programs come with different visa eligibility.¹ Make sure you're aware of what your options are.
¹ To be eligible for a post-study visa, you must study at the campus location of the country offering the visa.
² To be eligible for STEM OPT as a Global One-Year MBA student, you must study a STEM track (Analytics).
"The benefits of having done OPT are numerous. It has allowed me to gain valuable professional experience in the US and build my career in a way that I would never have been able to do without it."
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Jakob Gaard
Denmark, Class of 2020
"I experienced multiple campuses, regions, and cultures all around the world. This firsthand experience really helped me understand different aspects of international business."
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Pranav Chheda
India, Class of 2018
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