I am a Finance student in my senior year and I am planning to take the CFA exam in June. I am hoping to learn about the benefits of becoming a CFA charter from Nepali CFAs or finance professionals in this forum? How does this certification compare with a CPA designation from the perspective of an international student in the US like myself? Is the CFA designation valued by companies, especially banks, in Nepal? Also, does being enrolled in the CFA program help in maintaining F1 status after the OPT period?

Your advice will be highly valued.