International Students

Workshops and Training

F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT)

OPT is generally for those students who are completing their programs of study or those students who have completed all program requirements except thesis. You might find it helpful to read the complete OPT information. Applications with USCIS can sometimes take up to 3 months to process, so if you have a job starting right after this semester, you may want to apply as soon as possible. You can (and should if you are certain you are completing your program) apply now!

F-1 Optional Practical Training Schedule
Date	Time	Place
Friday, February 3	4:30 p.m.	007 Business
Friday, February 10	3:00 p.m.	412 Boucke
Monday, February 20	5:00 p.m.	410 Boucke/Lounge
Wednesday, March 14	5:00 p.m.	410 Boucke/Lounge
Thursday, March 29	5:00 p.m.	410 Boucke/Lounge
Wednesday, April 11	5:00 p.m.	410 Boucke/Lounge
Monday, April 30	5:00 p.m.	410 Boucke/Lounge

F-1 Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

If you intend to apply for an internship in the summer, you may want to attend an F-1 Curricular Practical Training session.

F-1 Curricular Practical Training Schedule
Date	Time	Place
Monday, February 13	5:00 p.m.	410 Boucke/Lounge
Monday, March 19	9:00 a.m.	412 Boucke
Tuesday, April 17	9:00 a.m.	412 Boucke

J-1 Academic Training

J-1 Academic Training is a benefit allowing J-1 students to participate in internships in their field of study either during or after their program of study. An explanation of J-1 academic training can be found on the J-1 Academic Training page.

J-1 Academic Training Schedule
Date	Time	Place
Tuesday, February 28	5:00 p.m.	412 Boucke
Thursday, April 19	3:00 p.m.	412 Boucke

Immigration Attorney Presentation
Transitioning From Current Status of F-1, J-1, or H-1B

Tuesday, February 21, 2012
7:00 p.m.
101 Thomas Building

Please join immigration attorney William (Bill) Stock for a presentation for those in non-immigrant status who are interested in transitioning from their current status to another. This seminar will cover such topics as:

continuing in your current status,
transitioning from OPT to H-1B,
issues relating to the "cap" and timing,
J-1 waivers
H-1B applications
Permanent residency applications
an update on legislative developments

Workshops and Training

F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT)

F-1 Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

J-1 Academic Training

Immigration Attorney PresentationTransitioning From Current Status of F-1, J-1, or H-1B

Immigration Attorney Presentation
Transitioning From Current Status of F-1, J-1, or H-1B