Create a LinkedIn profile, with links to any projects she may have done. Use the right keywords. Recruiters use this to find and contact people with specific skills.<p>Maybe also take a 2-3 sentences to explain the gap, with a positive spin. &quot;For a brief period, I was unable to work, due to visa issues. I therefore spent my time on the following independent projects: ... The visa issues have resolved and I am now actively looking for work in ... .&quot; Or something.