Category: ISSO Workshops

OPT Workshops – Spring 2015

February 4th, 2015 in OPT workshops

The ISSO offers two workshops for students interested in learning more about F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) – “Application Basics” for students preparing to apply, and “Transitions” for students already approved for OPT and planning the next step. Pre-registration for these workshops in not required, but space is limited.

All sessions will take place 3pm-4pm, at the ISSO, 888 Commonwealth Ave, 2nd Floor.

F-1 Optional Practical Training: Application Basics 

This workshop is offered the first Friday of every month (excluding January and September), and other dates. This session answers basis questions for students planning to apply for OPT, including eligibility factors, timing, considerations for travel and employment, and tips for preparing and mailing  the OPT application.

  • Friday,  February 6
  • Thursday, February 19
  • Friday, March 6
  • Thursday, March 19
  • Friday, April 3
  • Friday, May 1
  • Friday, June 5

ISSO Advisors will also be scheduling OPT “Basics” workshops at schools and colleges as well.

F-1 Optional Practical Training: Transitions (STEM, Cap-Gap)

This workshop is for students who have already submitted an OPT application and who may already be on a period of OPT. This workshop covers advanced topics including 17-month extensions for students in certain Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields and questions about moving to H-1B employment-based immigration sponsorship, including “cap-gap” extensions of status and work permission.

  • Friday, February 13
  • Thursday, March 12
  • Thursday, April 9

 

Tips for academic Success in the U.S.!

January 16th, 2015 in Academic Workshops

Join fellow students at one or all of this five-part series co-sponsored by the ISSO, the Educational Resource Center (ERC), the Center for English Language and Orientation Programs (CELOP), BU Libraries, the CAS Writing Center, and the COM Writing Center. The workshop series will cover academic topics including time management, academic expectations in the U.S. classroom, U.S. library skills and tips for writing and test-taking.

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