4) Offer Evaluation & Negotiation

For international students, some benefits are worth more than cash.

• Health Insurance: Healthcare in the U.S. is incredibly expensive. Look at the "Premium" (what you pay monthly) and the "Deductible" (what you pay before insurance helps).
• Immigration Support: This is your #1 priority. Does the company pay for your H-1B lawyers? Do they have a policy for sponsoring Green Cards? Ask for this in writing if it's not in the letter.
• PTO (Paid Time Off): In the U.S., 15–20 days is average. If you plan to fly home to see your family, you need to make sure you have enough days to make the trip worth it.