The U.S. government is changing how H-1B visas are selected. Instead of a purely random lottery, future H-1B selections will prioritize higher wage roles. This change is intended to favor more specialized and higher skilled positions.

According to USCIS and …

Planning ahead is one of the most important steps international students can take when thinking about working in the U.S. during and after graduation. Exploring your options early gives you more time to make informed academic and career decisions, and …

Welcome to Season Six of the First Gen Coach Podcast! This episode is all about redefining leadership for first gen professionals. I am interviewed by first-generation Latina social worker Sara Diaz. We talk about my journey of leadership, what leadership …

In this episode, I discuss the importance of cutting emotional ties to jobs that no longer serve you, particularly for Latinas, women of color, and first gen professionals. I talk about the anger and grief that comes with career transitions, …

Finding employment with a disability comes with unique challenges that most career advice ignores. Mainstream job tips rarely address workplace accommodations, disclosure decisions, or navigating interviews when you have visible or invisible disabilities. Fortunately, a growing community of disabled creators …

Job fairs assume you can stand for hours. Networking events happen in inaccessible venues. Coffee meetings require transportation that may not accommodate mobility devices. For job seekers with disabilities, conventional career advice often ignores these realities. Online networking offers an …