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How the Midterms Could Affect Investment Banking Recruiting: What a Democratic Congress Means for Your Group, Your Firm and Your Next Move

How the Midterms Could Affect Investment Banking Recruiting: What a Democratic Congress Means for Your Group, Your Firm and Your Next Move

by meridith dennes | Nov 8, 2026 | Lateral Recruiting, News, Visas

The election will not set your bank’s hiring plan. But it could change which groups are busy, which firms are hiring and how hard it is to move. Here is how to read it for your own seat. The midterm results landed this week, and Wall Street spent the following days...
Why F-1 STEM OPT Students Can Finally Breathe Again: What the October Clarification Really Means

Why F-1 STEM OPT Students Can Finally Breathe Again: What the October Clarification Really Means

by meridith dennes | Nov 2, 2025 | News, Visas

The first sign of hope since September’s chaos—though banks are still figuring out what comes next What Actually Happened September 19, 2025 felt like a gut punch for international students trying to break into investment banking. Trump signed an executive...
Foreign National Work Authorization: Guide for International Students

Foreign National Work Authorization: Guide for International Students

by meridith dennes | Feb 25, 2024 | Visas

Understanding Work Authorization: Guidance for International Students As a foreign national, navigating questions about work eligibility on job applications can be confusing. This guide summarizes key information to help you respond accurately. It does not constitute...
STEM OPT and H1-B Visas: Navigating the U.S. Immigration Lottery System

STEM OPT and H1-B Visas: Navigating the U.S. Immigration Lottery System

by meridith dennes | Oct 18, 2023 | Visas

Navigating the U.S. immigration system for work opportunities can be challenging, especially for international students and professionals. Two primary pathways that foreign nationals often consider are the STEM OPT and the H1-B visa. While both offer opportunities for...
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