Find information about ISS virtual information sessions for students and members of the UB community.
This session explains how you are responsible for following US immigration regulations to maintain your visa status. All newly arrived international students, students changing their status to F-1, students who failed to maintain their F-1 status, and those returning to UB after being away for one year or more must watch an Immigration Session.
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. Registration is required to receive information about joining a session.
Date | Time (EST) | Location | To Register |
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 | 1:30-2:20 pm | Zoom | Thanks for attending! |
Monday, February 27, 2023 | 1:30-2:20 pm | Zoom | Thanks for attending! |
Thursday, March 16, 2023 | 4:00-4:50 pm | Zoom | Thanks for attending! |
Friday, April 7, 2023 | 3:00-3:50 pm | Zoom | CLICK HERE |
The above links require UBIT login. When logging into Zoom, use the SSO sign in feature.
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. Attend this information session to learn about OPT eligibility requirements and the application process. Registration is required to receive information about joining a session.
Date | Time (EST) | Location | Register |
Friday, February 17, 2023 | 2:00-3:20 pm | Zoom | Thanks for attending! |
Tuesday, February 28, 2023 | 3:30-4:50 pm | Zoom | Thanks for attending! |
Friday, March 10, 2023 | 1:00-2:20 pm | Zoom | Thanks for attending! |
Thursday, March 30, 2023 | 3:30-4:50 pm | Zoom | CLICK HERE |
Friday, April 14, 2023 | 3:30-4:50 pm | Zoom | CLICK HERE |
The above links require UBIT login. When logging into Zoom, use the SSO sign in feature.
Attend this information session to learn about the 24 Month OPT STEM Extension and Cap Gap OPT periods. Registration is required to receive information about joining the session.
Date | Time (EST) | Location | Register |
Friday, April 7, 2023 | 12:30-1:30 pm | Zoom | CLICK HERE |
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. Registration is required to receive information about joining the session.
Date | Time (EST) | Location | Register |
Friday, March 31, 2023 | 1:00-2:15 | Zoom | CLICK HERE |
Presentation recorded 03/26/2021. Please be advised that the information in this presentation may change due to updates to regulations and policies. Please always consult the ISS website for the most up-to-date information.
Are you planning to travel internationally during break? If so, do you know what documents are required and what to be prepared for upon your re-entry to the U.S.? Come learn about these and other travel topics for F-1 and J-1 visa holders.
Date | Time (EST) | Location | Registration |
Monday, March 13, 2023 | 1:00-1:50 | Zoom | Thanks for attending! |