Immigration Workshops with International Student and Scholar Services
ISSS and OPA will be offering multiple workshops throughout the day on Wednesday, October 4 focusing on a variety of immigration topics. This workshop will take place in Alumni Hall Graduate Student Lounge (Alumni Hall 100) and will be recorded to be made available later for those who cannot attend day-of. Space is limited, please RSVP to the sessions you plan on attending. The full schedule is listed below:
Immigration Options after OPT and Academic Training for F and J Students
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Alumni Hall Lounge (100)
This includes the basics of the H-1B employment visa, overview of pathways to permanent residency, and other options to consider, such as the TN, J-1, or O-1.
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When to Bring Up Your Immigration Status to Prospective Employers
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Alumni Hall Lounge (100)
Discussing your visa status with an employer is an art form. We will give considerations for navigating that conversation, and how to know if your employer will consider sponsorship.
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So, You Married a U.S. Citizen - Now What? Family-Based Green Cards
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | Alumni Hall Lounge (100)
You've married a U.S. citizen! But what's next? The attorney will discuss considerations for family-based green card applications.
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Self-Petitioned Pathways to Permanent Residency: NWI and EB-1A
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Alumni Hall Lounge (100)
We will discuss how to build your CV to provide you with pathways to a green card that are self-petitioned, focusing on national interest waivers (NW's), and EB-1A's for those of extraordinary ability. This will not cover university-sponsored pathways to a green card.
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