About HTIR

HTIR is the global leader in work-study USA programs.   HTIR has created Work-Study Programs at numerous colleges and universities throughout the United States.  Students enrolled in the HTIR Work-Study Programs will be able to study in a fully accredited U.S. college or university, will have the legal right to work in full-time, paid, Curricular Practical Training (CPT) job internship employment with U.S. based companies for the entire length of their degree program, and will be able to earn U.S. wages, gain valuable work experience, as well as a recognized master degree upon completion of the program. 

HTIR was started in the 90’s by Fred Brandenfels, an immigration attorney who specializes in assisting students in getting student visas in order to come to the USA to work and study. In the last 15 years, HTIR has helped over 5000 students obtain their F-1 USA visa in order to come to the U.S. for their studies.

HTIR's mission is to provide work-study opportunities for international students to enroll in high quality colleges and universities in the U.S., where they can participate in full time, paid, practical training employment to enhance their educational experience.  HTIR has created, in alliance with selected accredited U.S. colleges and universities, work-study programs where international students can work in full time paid, off campus employment during the entire length of the master program