{"id":14772,"date":"2023-07-26T13:42:44","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T17:42:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/?p=14772"},"modified":"2024-01-12T15:32:30","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T20:32:30","slug":"fall-2023-workshops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/2023\/07\/26\/fall-2023-workshops\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall 2023 Workshops"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Please find our virtual immigration workshop series below. Join us at one of our scheduled workshops to learn about maintaining status and employment benefits as an F-1 student and ask questions. In addition, do access one of our\u00a0<em>on-demand<\/em>\u00a0workshops available on our website about OPT or on-campus student employment.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\">Fall 2023 Workshop Series<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Post Completion OPT Application Basics and Q&amp;A<\/h3>\n<p>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 submitting the OPT application. Questions will be taken via chat at the end.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wednesday August 9, 2023\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 12PM\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/bostonu.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tJUrf-yopzwpGddogj6MFU3-WIH7v1PKZQEf\">Register Here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Friday, September 15, 2023\u00a0\u00a0 10AM\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/bostonu.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tJUucuGrqjstGtxsQRT6PltsMrRgJc33PNsb\">Register Here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Monday, October 16, 2023\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 11AM\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/bostonu.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tJEvdeCrqzgsGtyBIFR7ZNs1ObapxhSBxr7f\">Register Here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Friday, November 17, 2023\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1PM\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/bostonu.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tJIscuyvpzoqGtH0cXTI9IuyI29_LeQAMbKi\">Register Here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>**This session will focus on unique aspects of Post Completion OPT for PhD students**<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thursday, December 14, 2023 10AM\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/bostonu.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tJIufu6opjgiHdAEUuSBTsDHbC6iaZF7ajOj\">Register Here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This workshop is designed for students who have already<\/p>\n<h3>STEM OPT Basics and Q&amp;A<\/h3>\n<p>applied 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.\u00a0 After this workshop, students should be prepared to apply for the STEM OPT extension. Questions will be taken via chat at the end.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Friday, October 27, 2023\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3PM\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/bostonu.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tJ0sc-2gpjwvGdPSCiDgqMwIrEcJj94U9ne3\">Register Here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Monday, December 4, 2023\u00a0\u00a0 10AM\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/bostonu.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tJMqc-itqzgoEtbq62CqRN_-8t9ktZvCVoZl\">Register Here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Employment Authorizations for Internships<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s 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) and Pre-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuesday, November 28, 2023 4PM\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/bostonu.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tJwlc-upqDsiGtbvIc0WX260oHRnWr53EzDq\">Register Here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Special Topics in Immigration with Featured Immigration Attorneys<\/h3>\n<p>Join ISSO and local attorneys who specialize in immigration to learn more about special immigration topics;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Immigration Considerations for Entrepreneurs and Non-Traditional Employment <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuesday, October 17, 2023 5PM\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <em>In person session located at HAR208. Capacity is limited so please arrive early to ensure attendance.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Immigration Options after OPT<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuesday, November 14, 2023 5PM\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/bostonu.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_9gzIxPUPRhOLxBc9tPIiiw\">Register Here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Immigration Options for Medical Students <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuesday December 12, 2023 5PM\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/bostonu.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_v8k4ahc_RjOSKJaHmgKmsQ\">Register Here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\">On-Demand Workshops \u2013 access them anytime!<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Student Employment<\/h3>\n<p>This workshop covers 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. It is now offered online in an on-demand format.\u00a0 If you are interested in learning about how to work at BU, you can\u00a0watch the video\u00a0any time!<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;re Hired! On Campus Employment for International Students- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2CJEEGfi9tQ&amp;t=3s\">on demand workshop<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>OPT Application Basics<\/h3>\n<p>Want to know more about the OPT Application process? Check out the\u00a0<em>OPT Application Basics Workshop<\/em>\u00a0below. This video is a 25 minute overview intended to introduce you to basic concepts and terms.\u00a0 You will learn more about what OPT is, when you should apply, and how to maintain your status while on OPT. We recommend that you watch this video when you are starting to think about OPT as it gives you a good overview of the entire process.<\/p>\n<p>OPT Applications Basics \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/employment-internships\/student-off-campus-work-and-training\/optional\/applying-for-opt\/\">on demand workshop<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>ISSO Collaboration with Center for Career Development<\/h3>\n<p>Please register for these Center for Career Development sessions through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/careers\/calendar\/?topic=8197&amp;date=20230801\">CCD website<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuesday, October 3, 2023 6 to 7pm Internship Search for International Students<\/li>\n<li>Thursday, October 26, 2023 2:30 to 3:30 pm Networking for International Students<\/li>\n<li>Tuesday, November 7, 2023 9:30 to 11am Interviewing in the US<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Please find our virtual immigration workshop series below. 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