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
Fall 2022 workshop information will be posted in Fall 2022. Please review the prior workshop recordings below.

Prior Workshop Recordings
Work Authorization for F-1 International Students (On-Campus & Off Campus - CPT/OPT/STEM OPT)
- Date: Friday, March 4, 2022
- Time: Presentation (0:00 - 1:16:50): 7 types of work options. Q&A after each section.
- Learning Objectives: Understand the different types of work authorization available to international students in F-1 status.
Applying for Optional Practical Training (OPT) as a Spring 2022/Summer 2022 Graduate
- Date: Friday, February 18, 2022
- Time: Presentation (00:00:00 - 00:47:40) and Q&A (00:47:41 - 01:30:54)
- Learning Objectives: Understand the specific process for international students in F-1 status who are graduating in Spring 2022 or Summer 2022 to apply for OPT. The information will be applicable to Spring and Summer 2022 only.
Job Searching in the U.S. as an International Student
- Date: Monday, November 8
- Recording: Presentation (00:00:00 - 00:25:45) and Q&A (00:25:46 - 00:50:14)
H-1B Work Visas and U.S. Permanent Residency
- Date: Tuesday, November 9, 2021
- Law firm: Lawler & Lawler, mlawler@aboutvisas.com, www.aboutvisas.com
- Recording: Presentation (00:00:00 - 00:42:00) and Q&A (00:42:46 - 01:01:49)
H-1B Work Visas and U.S. Permanent Residency with James Mayock
- Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2021
- Law firm: E&M Mayock, jmayock@emvisa.com, www.emvisa.com
- Recording: Presentation (00:00:00 - 00:28:25) and Q&A (00:28:26 - 00:45:57)
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