Check eligibility before prioritizing a company
Match the exact role, U.S. work location, degree, graduation window, return-to-school condition and relevant experience. A higher brand fit does not cure a failed requirement.
Keep three decisions separate: whether the candidate has usable present work authorization; whether the employer will provide the required assistance for this role; and whether a future full-time role could offer immigration support. Unknown remains unknown.
A company-level FAQ can clarify an ambiguous program term, but does not replace a more specific JD restriction. Do not infer citizenship-only hiring from permanent authorization or U.S. Person wording.
Data Scientist Intern — Summer 2027 — St. Louis, MO [R-284877]: Relevant data-science undergraduate graduating 2027-12 through 2028-06; Python/Power BI capabilities according to the JD. SQL, DataVerse and Power Automate are advantages; courses/projects/internships can provide relevant evidence.
Mastercard university internship directions [PROGRAM-MC-INTERNS]: University overview describes bachelor’s/master’s routes and typical next-year graduation; each specific JD controls qualification. Unknown for particular positions.
Ordinary relevant master’s routes stay in the core pool where explicitly allowed. MBA/PhD-only or advanced-degree routes are lowest priority for the current undergraduate/ordinary-master’s audience. Experienced roles remain as references with lower priority, rather than being deleted.