International Student Workshops

International students are encouraged to attend virtual online workshops concerning popular F-1 international student topics. All workshops are recorded and uploaded on the website within 1 week of the presentation date.

Upcoming Workshops

Applying for Optional Practical Training (OPT) as a Fall 2023 Graduate

  • Learning Objectives:

    • Understand the specific process, eligibility criteria, and important dates for the OPT application.
    • Learn how to maintain F-1 status while on OPT, including reporting requirements to SEVP.
    • Debunk common myths and misunderstandings about OPT.
  • Target Audience: For F-1 students graduating in Fall 2023 ONLY. 
  • Date: Friday, September 22, 2023
  • Time: 12 PM to 1:30 PM 
  • Location: Zoom (Registration link will be sent to current SF State students. Students must log in to Zoom with their SF State student ID number and password to attend the workshop.)

U.S. Work Authorization for F-1 International Students

  • Learning Objectives: Understand the various types of work authorization available to international students in F-1 status, including:

    • On-campus employment
    • Off-campus employment during your studies (CPT & Economic Hardship)
    • Off-campus employment after your studies (OPT & STEM OPT)
  • Target Audience: For all F-1 students interested in understanding all F-1 work authorization in the U.S.
  • Date: Friday, October 6, 2023
  • Time: 12 PM to 1:30 PM 
  • Location: Zoom (Registration link will be sent to current SF State students. Students must log in to Zoom with their SF State student ID number and password to attend the workshop.)

Prior Workshop Recordings

Work Authorization for F-1 International Students

  • Date: Friday, October 6, 2023
Work Authorization for F-1 International Students Recording

Applying for Optional Practical Training (OPT) as a Spring/Summer 2023 Graduate

  • Date: Friday, September 22, 2023
Applying for Optional Practical Training (OPT) as a Fall 2023 Graduate

H-1B Work Visas and U.S. Permanent Residency with James Mayock

  • Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2022
  • Presenter: James Mayock, E&M Mayock, jmayock@emvisa.com, www.emvisa.com
  • Recording: Presentation (0:00 - 0:32:25). Q&A (0.32:25 - 0:55:04)
H-1B Work Visas and U.S. Permanent Residency with James Mayock Recording

H-1B Work Visas and U.S. Permanent Residency with Martin Lawler

H-1B Work Visas and U.S. Permanent Residency with Martin Lawler Recording

Career Planning as an International Student

  • Date: Monday, November 14, 2022
  • Presenter: Elif Balin & Isabel Chou
  • Recording: Presentation (0:00 - 01:14.33). Q&A (01:14.23 - 1:32:59)
Career Planning as an International Student Recording

Job Searching in the U.S. as an International Student

  • Date: Monday, November 8, 2021
  • Recording: Presentation (00:00:00 - 00:25:45) and Q&A (00:25:46 - 00:50:14)
2021 Job Searching in the U.S. as an International Student Recording

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Last updated: September 2023

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