"Why should I hire you? You are an international student . . . a foreigner in our country. Why shouldn't I hire an American for this job?" International students who apply for practical training or work authorization due to economic hardship often tell me they wonder how they should answer these type of questions. Even when they are not verbalized, many students assume this is what U.S. employers are thinking. They fear they will not find a job because they are "foreigners." They do not believe they can compete with U.S. citizens. They feel ....