F-1 Students – Planning to work in the U.S. this summer?

Curricular/Optional Practical Training (CPT/OPT) workshops

If you are in F-1 status and are planning to work in the U.S. this summer, come learn about work authorization options at an OISSS workshop! Graduating and continuing students are encouraged to attend. Both Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT) will be covered at each workshop. No registration required.

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)

Employment Options for F-1 Students

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Now is the time to apply for OPT!

The OPT work authorization card takes approximately 90+ days to be processed by USCIS, so now is the time to apply if you plan to work on OPT in the U.S. this summer! You do not need to have secured employment to apply. Come to OISSS (3rd Floor of JWW) during walk-in advising hours M-Th 1:30-3:30pm with the required documents to
get started on your application.

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Attorney Presentation: Employment and Visa Options for International Students and Scholars

Immigration Attorney Dan 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.

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

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2017 Income Tax Filing deadline is April 15, 2018.

For information on how to file your 2017 taxes as a Non-Resident please view the Annual Income Tax Return
Filing page here.

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International Travel during Spring Break

If you are leaving the United States during the Spring Break, please take a moment to check that you have a current (less than a year old at time of re-entry to the U.S.) travel signature on page 3 of your I-20 for F-1 students or in the lower right hand corner of your DS-2019 for J-1 students/scholars.

If you need a new travel signature, please drop off your I-20 or DS-2019 at the OISSS (3rd Floor of JWW) to be signed. Please keep in mind that due to the volume of requests, the travel signature process takes 3 business days.

At this time we also remind you to take a moment to review the travel information on the OISSS website here.