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\u00a0on-demand<\/i>\u00a0workshops available on our website about OPT or on-campus student employment.<\/p>\n
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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 of the presentation.<\/p>\n
This workshop is designed for students who have already 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
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
Each semester, ISSO collaborates with Center for Career Development (CCD) on a workshop series especially for International Students. These workshops are in person at the CCD with presenters from the CDC and ISSO.<\/p>\n
Join ISSO and local attorneys who specialize in immigration to learn more about special immigration topics;<\/p>\n
Immigration Options after OPT<\/b><\/p>\n
Learn from an immigration attorney what options for employment based visas you may have after your OPT period ends.<\/p>\n
Immigration Considerations for Entrepreneurs and Non-Traditional Employment\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Looking to start your own business in the United States? Learn about visa options for start ups and entrepreneurs from a local immigration attorney.<\/p>\n Immigration Options for Medical Students\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Specific immigration information for MD students going into residency from a local immigration attorney.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 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 You’re Hired! On Campus Employment for International Students- on demand workshop<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Want to know more about the OPT Application process? Check out the\u00a0OPT Application Basics Workshop<\/i><\/span>\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 OPT Applications Basics \u2013\u00a0on demand workshop<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n
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