{"id":16270,"date":"2026-01-13T08:40:34","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T13:40:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/?p=16270"},"modified":"2026-03-20T11:35:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T15:35:56","slug":"spring-2026-workshop-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/2026\/01\/13\/spring-2026-workshop-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring 2026 Workshop Series"},"content":{"rendered":"

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 or J-1 student and get your questions answered by ISSO staff. In addition, you are welcome to access one of our\u00a0on-demand<\/em>\u00a0workshops available on our website about OPT or on-campus student employment.<\/p>\n

Spring 2026 Workshop Series<\/h2>\n

Post Completion OPT Application Basics and Q&A<\/h3>\n

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

Tuesday February 3, 2026 4PM Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesday March 4, 2026 12PM Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday April 3, 2026 10AM Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n

Monday May 4, 2026 11AM Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n

STEM OPT Basics and Q&A<\/h3>\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. 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

Monday February 23, 2026 12PM Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n

Thursday March 26, 2026 4PM Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n

Tuesday April 21, 2026 10AM Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday May 22, 2026 3PM Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n

Employment Authorizations for Internships<\/h3>\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

Friday March 20, 2026 12PM Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n

Academic Training- Employment Authorization for J-1 Students<\/h3>\n

If you have a J-1 visa and are planning on either completing an academic internship or pursuing post-graduation employment opportunities this summer, join ISSO to learn about Academic Training, the J-1 employment authorization benefit.<\/p>\n

Wednesday April 8, 2026 12PM Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n

Special Topics in Immigration with Featured Immigration Attorneys<\/h3>\n

Join ISSO and local attorneys who specialize in immigration to learn more about special immigration topics;<\/p>\n

Visa Options After OPT- Changes to the H1-b Process and Lottery<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuesday February 10, 2026 5PM Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n

Visa Options After OPT- H1-b visas<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuesday March 10, 2026 5PM Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n

Visa Options After OPT- Immigration Considerations for Entrepreneurs and Non-traditional Employment<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuesday April 14, 2026 5PM Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n

On-Demand Workshops \u2013 access them anytime!<\/h2>\n

Student Employment<\/h3>\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. 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<\/a><\/p>\n

OPT Application Basics<\/h3>\n

Want to know more about the OPT Application process? Check out the\u00a0OPT Application Basics Workshop<\/em>\u00a0below. This video is a 25 minute overview intended to introduce you to basic concepts and terms. 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<\/a><\/p>\n

ISSO Collaboration with Center for Career Development<\/h2>\n

Career Tools for International Students <\/strong><\/p>\n

BU is a big place\u2014it’s\u00a0full of opportunities, campus resources, and tools designed to support your career goals.\u00a0Come to this virtual event to learn\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0available to you as a BU international student, and\u00a0how you can use each to give you an advantage in the world of career.\u00a0\u00a0Staff from the International Student & Scholars Office (ISSO) and the Center for Career Development (CCD)\u00a0will be present to answer your questions and demo tools.<\/p>\n

This event is intended for international students at any stage of their career development, and at any degree level.<\/p>\n

Thursday April 16 5:30 Please register for Center for Career Development sessions through the<\/strong> CCD website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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