Hi! I'm an international applicant studying undergrad in the US and am currently applying for my third-year summer consulting internships. I've heard from others that the only firms that sponsor international students is MBB, EY (strategy), and PWC. I understand that Deloitte and Accenture no longer sponsors. Are there any other firms that sponsor as of now? Thank you!
Hi there,
I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question:
You can find more on this topic here: Salaries in the consulting industry.
If you would like a more detailed discussion on your specific situation, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.
Best,
Hagen
Hi there,
In the current market, it's very rare, also for the ones you have mentioned.
Even for current expat MBAs, the key message from recruiters is to mainly apply to international offices.
Cheers,
Florian
Hi Anonymous,
From my experience, International applicants won't be a problem for most firms so long as you have OPT from doing your degree in the US. Speak to your school's immigration office about this.
I believe the "sponsoring" you're referring to is for H1B visa applications after your OPT runs out. For that, you're right, some firms won't. MBB will from my experience.
As I say, speak to your school and ask to speak to the Immigration teams at firms you're applying to confirm.
Best of luck!
Martha
Hi,
Roland Berger has historically also sponsored visas in the US.
Best
I'm afraid I have to disagree with some of what has been said here. I was an F-1 student with OPT when I got into economic consulting at Charles River Associates (CRA). CRA and their peers (e.g., Bratte) are very supportive of immigration needs. You need to have OPT, as mentioned, to get started. MMBs are broadly supportive and give you many options if things don't work out (e.g., relocation). BCG even covered my green card application through marriage. It's all case-by-case, so ask early.
Hello there!
As you stated, EY does sponsor international applicants, and I can confirm that from my experience there.
I have also seen international students from my university get consulting internships at firms like Charles River Associates, The Brattle Group, and Analysis Group. While these firms are outside the conventional array of firms undergrads are often exposed to, they are still phenomenal places to gain experience at and to start your career! :)
Best of luck!
