This document summarizes various work options and pathways for foreign students in the United States, including F-1 student visas and Optional Practical Training (OPT). It outlines the typical post-completion employment path of obtaining OPT for 12-29 months then applying for an H-1B visa. It also discusses employer concerns with hiring foreign students and the H-1B visa process, including quotas and alternatives if the H-1B cap is reached.