Spring Semester Workshop Schedule for Students

in Academic Workshops, F-1 Students, ISSO Workshops, J-1 Students, OPT workshops
January 22nd, 2020

The ISSO is pleased to announce our spring workshop schedule on topics including on-campus employment, applying for Optional Practical Training, and Interviewing in the U.S.

For complete workshop dates, locations and session descriptions, see our calendar. Additional dates may be added during the semester.

Please note the location of the workshop you wish to attend. Workshops are offered across Charles River and Medical Campus to ensure space and access to interested students.

Space for our workshops is limited and a reservation is usually required to ensure your place. Please register at the corresponding link below for the workshops you plan to attend. Registration is open now for workshops in February and March, and will open later for other dates.


Featured Workshops with visiting attorneys:

Immigration Considerations for Medical Students

Rhonda Tjietjen – RSST Law Group

  • Are you a Medical Student interested in staying in the United States to complete your residency?
  • Are you interested in learning about the different visa options for research and clinical training programs after Medical School?
  • This session will highlight different visa options to support these activities.

Tuesday, March 3rd, 5:00 pm [Register here]
Location: BU School of Medicine, 72 East Concord Street, L110

 

Immigration Considerations for Life after F-1

Prasant Desai – Iandoli Desai & Cronin P.C

  • Are you interested in staying in the United States to work after your F-1 Optional Practical Training ends?
  • Are you considering applying to begin a US Lawful Permanent Resident?
  • This session will highlight post-F-1 visa options for those interested in living and working in the United States.

Wednesday, February 19th, 5:30 pm [Register here]
Location: CCD, 100 Bay State Road, 6th Floor

 

Immigration Considerations for Entrepreneurs and Self-Employment

Elizabeth Goss – Goss Associates

  • Are you interested in starting a company or working for a start-up?
  • What entrepreneur activities require employer authorization?
  • This session will highlight nonimmigrant visas options to support these activities

Wednesday, March 25th, 4:00 pm [Register here]
Location: ISSO, 888 Commonwealth Ave, 2nd Floor

 

Immigration Considerations for Artists and Performers

Donal Eoin Reilly – Iandoli Desai & Cronin P.C.

  • Are you interested in starting a company or working for a start-up?
  • What entrepreneur activities require employer authorization?
  • This session will highlight nonimmigrant visas options to support these activities

Thursday, April 23rd, 4:00 pm [Register here]
Location: ISSO, 888 Commonwealth Ave, 2nd Floor


Workshops in collaboration with the BU Student Employment Office:

You’re Hired! On-Campus Employment for International Students

Join staff from the ISSO and the Student Employment Office to discuss, tips for finding a job on campus, U.S. work permission, your rights and expectations as a U.S. worker, Social Security numbers, getting paid and taxes.

Monday, January 27th, 3:00 PM [Register here]
Location: SHA 110, 928 Commonwealth Ave

Thursday, January 30th, 11:00 am [Register here]
Location: ISSO, 888 Commonwealth Ave, 2nd Floor

 

Workshops in collaboration with the BU Center for Career Development:

Interviewing in the USA: A Career Workshop

Join staff from the ISSO and the Center for Career Development (CCD) for a program designed to help international students understand the job search process in the U.S. Sharpen your interviewing techniques by bringing your strengths as an international student to the table. This workshop will help you familiarize yourself with the intricacies of the U.S. interview process while learning how to best assess your skills and international experience to answer “difficult” interview questions.

Tuesday, February 25th, 4:00 pm [Register with the CCD here]
Location: CCD, 100 Bay State Road, 6th Floor

Thursday, April 2nd, 2:30 pm [Register with the CCD here]
Location: ISSO, 888 Commonwealth Avenue, 2nd Floor

 

Global Job and Internship Search for International Students

Learn how to find internships and/or full-time jobs both internationally and in the US. We will start with the mechanics of preparing for the search including knowing yourself and your targeted audience. We will review resources for searching both here and abroad and various strategies to enhance your search process including social media. This session will be presented by CCD staff.

Monday, January 27th, 4:00 pm [Register with the CCD here]
Location: CCD, 100 Bay State Road, 6th Floor

 

US resume versus International CV for International Students

Learn the difference between a resume and a CV in the US and begin to convert your international CV to a US resume format. This session will be presented by CCD staff.

Wednesday, January 29th, 5:00 pm [Register with the CCD here]
Location: CCD, 100 Bay State Road, 6th Floor

 

Networking for International Students

Leverage your connections in the US and at home to enhance your global job or internship search. This session will be presented by CCD staff.

Wednesday, February 5th, 4:00 pm [Register with the CCD here]
Location: CCD, 100 Bay State Road, 6th Floor


ISSO general immigration workshops:

Summer Internships: CPT and pre-OPT

It’s not too early to begin planning for a summer internship. This workshop covers F-1 student employment authorization options for off-campus work and internships including: Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Pre-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT), Employment through designated International Organizations

Monday, February 10th, 1:00 pm [Register here]
Location: ISSO, 888 Commonwealth Ave, 2nd Floor

Thursday, April 16th, 10:00 am  [Register here]
Location: Zoom

 

F-1 OPT: Application Basics

This workshop covers topics for students preparing to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT), including eligibility factors and timing of application, considerations for travel and employment, and tips for preparing and mailing the OPT application.

Friday, February 7th, 3:00 pm [Register here]
Location: Questrom Auditorium (HAR 105), 595 Commonwealth Avenue

Wednesday, February 12th, 4:00 pm [Register here]
Location: BU School of Medicine, 72 East Concord Street, Keefer Auditorium

Thursday, February 13th, 5:00 pm [Register here]
Location COM 101, 640 Commonwealth Avenue

Thursday, February 20nd, 11:00 am [Register here]
Thursday, February 20nd, 1:00 pm [Register here]
Location: ISSO, 888 Commonwealth Ave, 2nd Floor

Friday, February 28th, 4:00 pm [Register here]
Location: COM 101, 640 Commonwealth Avenue

Monday, March 23rd, 2:00 pm [Register here]
Location: ISSO, 888 Commonwealth Avenue, 2nd Floor

Friday, April 3rd, 11:00 am [Register here]
Friday, April 3rd, 2:00 pm [Register here]
Location: ISSO, 888 Commonwealth Ave, 2nd Floor

Friday, May 1st, 11:00 am [Register here]
Friday, May 1st, 3:00 pm [Register here]
Location: ISSO, 888 Commonwealth Avenue, 2nd Floor

Friday, June 5th, 3:00 pm [Register here]
Location: ISSO, 888 Commonwealth Avenue, 2nd Floor

 

F-1 STEM OPT: Application Basics

This workshop is designed for students who have already submitted an application for Optional Practical Training (OPT) and who may already be working on OPT. Covers advanced OPT topics including an overview of STEM OPT, allowing OPT extensions for certain Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields.  After this workshop, students should be prepared to apply for the STEM OPT extension.

Tuesday, March 3rd, 4:00 pm [Register here]
Location: BU School of Medicine, 72 East Concord Street, L110

Thursday, March 19th, 3:00 pm [Register here]
Location: ISSO, 888 Commonwealth Avenue, 2nd Floor 

Wednesday, April 15th, 2:00 pm [Register here]
Location: Zoom

 

Life After F-1: Transitions (Cap-Gap, H-1B and alternatives)

This workshop is designed for students who have already submitted an application for Optional Practical Training (OPT) and who may already be working on OPT. Covers advanced such as moving to H-1B employment-based immigration sponsorship, and “cap-gap” extensions of status and work permission.

Thursday, March 19th, 4:00 pm [Register here]
Location: ISSO, 888 Commonwealth Avenue, 2nd Floor

Wednesday, April 15th, 3:00 pm [Register here]
Location: Zoom


J-1 Academic Training: Application Basics

This workshop is intended for Boston University-sponsored Exchange Visitors who wish to apply for employment or training permission either during or at the end of their academic program. The workshop will cover the application process for J-1 Academic Training (AT), including establishing eligibility and suitable training opportunities.

Thursday, March 18th, 1:30 pm [Register here]
Location: ISSO, 888 Commonwealth Avenue, 2nd Floor