2018 SPRING WORKSHOPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS

Curricular/Optional Practical Training (CPT/OPT) for F-1 Students:

Thursday, February 22, 2018 from 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Monday, February 26, 2018 from 3:00 - 4:30 PM (same content)

Presenter(s): Elke Breker and/or Kelsey Dennis, Office of International Student & Scholar Services

Location: Petteruti Lounge (Campus Center Room 201)

The curricular practical training (CPT) part of this presentation is designed for undergraduate and graduate students who have been in F-1 status for a minimum of one academic year and who are interested in a paid internship off campus. The second part of the presentation addresses questions related to optional practical training (OPT) for F-1 students who are interested in utilizing this employment authorization during the summer, or who plan to complete their academic program in 2018.

Please note: Students who plan to complete their academic program during the 2018 spring semester are strongly advised to apply for post-completion OPT as early as 90 days before their anticipated completion date.

Employment and Visa Options for International Students and Scholars
 

Thursday, March 1, 2018 from 4:00 - 5:30 PM (for F and/or J students)
and
Thursday, March 1, 2018 from 5:30 - 7:00 PM (for J and/or H-1B scholars)
 

Presenter: Immigration Attorney Dan Berger

Location: Smith-Buonanno Hall 106, 65 Cushing Street

The focus of these informational sessions, one geared toward students and the other one toward scholars, will be on nonimmigrant employment with special emphasis on visa options after the completion of studies* or research program. Mr. Berger will discuss various types of working visas and applicable filing requirements, and update participants on current H-1B provisions and the petition process for H-1B visas. Other work visas and employment-based permanent residency (green card) will be introduced as well.

*Students with questions related to practical training should attend the CPT/OPT workshops listed above and consult with an OISSS advisor.