Interstride is a global, interactive career platform designed to help international and domestic students identify job and internship opportunities, provide insight into U.S. Visa trends and developments, and network with fellow students, alumni and the broader international community. Read on to get started!

How do I get started with Interstride?
To sign up, access Interstride here. Enter your UMass Amherst email, create a password and log in.

What are Interstride’s most helpful features?
JOBS
Find Jobs and internships using past sponsorship records of those who have hired international candidates. Filter opportunities by location, experience level, industry, country, companies or work authorization, create job alerts and save searches for targeted, strategic searches.

Identify employers that have previously provided sponsorships for H1-B visas to international students using US Visa Insights.

Utilize Country Insights for comprehensive Guides to traveling and working internationally, including Visa & Work Permits, Housing, Healthcare, Bankes & Taxes, Education, Living and Working.

COMMUNITY
Find and network with student peers and Isenberg alumni who share similar backgrounds and interests or join cohorts to connect with the broader Interstride Network.

RESOURCE HUB
Utilize career readiness and immigration resources including the Knowledge Base, Courses and Webinars to explore topics including US Job Search Strategy, F-1 Visa Work Authorizations, CPT, OPT & STEM OPT, US Career Readiness, US Immigration, the Complete H-1B Visa Guide, and more.

TOOLS
Access an OPT Calculator, assess your career readiness and create your Career Gameplan, and utilize the career Checklist to prepare for your job search, interviews and negotiations