Spring 2021 Workshop Schedule

in Fall 2024 Workshops
February 1st, 2021

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.

All workshops will be offered virtually via Zoom.  Please register using the link for an individual workshop.  Once you register, you will receive an e-mail with instructions for how to access the session.

Featured Workshops with visiting attorneys:

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?
  • Session will highlight post-F-1 visa options for those interested in living and working in the United States.

Thursday, February 25th, 5:30 pm [Register here]

Location: Zoom

 

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?
  • Session will highlight nonimmigrant visas options to support these activities

Tuesday, March 23rd, 5:30 pm [Register here]

Location: Zoom

New for 2021!

U.S. Tax Filing: Information webinars with Sprintax

Join Sprintax representatives for an information webinar covering the following information:

  • An overview of tax for nonresident students and scholars
  • Who must file a 2020 US tax return
  • What income forms students/scholars may receive
  • Forms that need to be completed and sent to the IRS
  • We cover terms like FICA, ITIN and Form 1098-T
  • What happens if students don’t file, or misfile
  • State tax returns
  • IRS stimulus payments
  • Sprintax overview

Location: Webinar (only register for one session)

Friday, March 5th, 9:00 am [Register here]

Wednesday, March 31st, 6:00 pm [Register here]

          Tuesday, April 27th, 11:00 am [Register here]

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 23rd, 8:00 am [Register with the CCD here]

Location: Zoom

Thursday, March 4th, 4:00 pm [Register with the CCD here]

Location: Zoom

 

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.

Tuesday, February 2nd, 8:00 am [Register with the CCD here]

Location: Zoom

 

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 27th, 5:00 pm [Register with the CCD here]

Location: Zoom

 

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.

Tuesday, February 16th, 8:00 am [Register with the CCD here]

Location: Zoom

 

Internship Search for International Students

The Center for Career Development and the International Students and Scholars Office invite you to join us to learn how to prepare and search for internships specifically for international students.  This workshop will include information about OPT and CPT eligibility and other concerns.

Tuesday, February 11th, 4:00 pm [Register with the CCD here]

Location: Zoom

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

Friday, February 19th, 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 5th, 9:00 am [Register here]

Thursday, February 11th, 6:00 pm [Register here]

Tuesday, March 2nd, 9:00 am [Register here]

Monday, March 15th, 5:00 pm [Register here]

Friday, April 2nd, 9:00 am [Register here]

Thursday, April 22nd, 4:30 pm [Register here]

Wednesday, May 12th, 4:00 pm [Register here]

Friday, June 4th, 9:00 am [Register here]

All workshops will be virtual via Zoom

 

F-1 OPT: Application Q&A Sessions

ISSO has made our OPT Basics workshop available on-demand!  These Q&A sessions are for students who would prefer to watch the OPT Basics workshop on their own, and then ask ISSO Advisors the questions that they still have after watching the workshop.  Q&A sessions will not have a formal presentation, so you MUST watch the on-demand workshop prior to attending.  When you watch the workshop, please note questions that you have and bring those with you to one of our Q&A sessions!

Thursday, February 18th, 4:00 pm [Register here]

Tuesday, April 6th, 4:00 pm [Register here]

All workshops will be virtual via Zoom

 

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.

 

Friday, March 5th, 4:00 pm [Register here]

Tuesday, April 27th, 9:00 am [Register here]

All workshops will be virtual via Zoom

 

F-1 STEM OPT Extension: Application Q&A Sessions

ISSO has made our STEM OPT Extension workshop available on-demand!  These Q&A sessions are for students who would prefer to watch the STEM OPT workshop on their own, and then ask ISSO Advisors the questions that they still have after watching the workshop.  Q&A sessions will not have a formal presentation, so you MUST watch the on-demand workshop prior to attending.  When you watch the workshop, please note questions that you have and bring those with you to one of our Q&A sessions!

Thursday, March 25th, 8:30 am [Register here]

All workshops will be virtual via 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, 2:00 pm [Register here]

Location: Zoom