Information Sessions

This session introduces ISS, how to maintain F-1 immigration status and how to be successful at UB.  

This session introduces ISS, how to maintain J-1 student status and how to be successful at UB.  

F-1 students who are interested in working off campus to fulfill internship requirements in their major field of study should attend this session to learn about Curricular Practical Training (CPT) eligibility requirements and the CPT application process.  

Are you an F-1 student who is planning to work off-campus after finishing your degree requirements?  Optional Practical Training (OPT) authorization is required for F-1 students to work in the U.S. after graduation/completion of their degree program requirements.

ISS now has an OPT workshop series! The videos are required viewing for any student requesting an OPT I-20 however students are welcome to watch the videos at any time.

F-1 students with STEM degrees in fields listed on the ICE STEM Designated Degree Program List may be eligible for the OPT STEM Extension. Attend this information session to learn about the 24 Month OPT STEM Extension.

The OPT Cap Gap Extension automatically extends F-1 students’ immigration status and/or work authorization in order to bridge the gap between the end of their F-1 status and the start of their H-1B status. Attend to learn about the Cap Gap OPT period. 

What options are available to allow you to live and work in the U.S. after completion of OPT? How do you decide which works for you? Attend this information session to learn about non-immigrant and immigrant visa options from a local immigration attorney.