Workshops & Webinars
- Employment Workshops & Webinars
- Workshops & Webinars for Newly Admitted Students
- Workshops & Webinars Related COVID-19
- International Student Experience Symposium
EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOPS AND WEBINARS
Upcoming Workshops and Webinars
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for F-1 Graduate Students
DATE: TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2022, 12:00 PM (PST)
This webinar is presented by UC San Diego's International Students & Programs Office (ISPO). International student attendees will learn more about curricular practical training (CPT), how to be eligible and apply, and what this means for your F-1 student visa.
During the webinar, you are welcome to submit questions. ISPO staff will be available to answer questions or refer you to the appropriate resource.
PLEASE NOTE: Webinars will be recorded and posted to our website if you are unable to join us online.
We hope to see you there!
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for F-1 Undergraduate Students
DATE: THUSDAY, APRIL 14, 2022, 12:00 PM (PST)
This webinar is presented by UC San Diego's International Students & Programs Office (ISPO). International student attendees will learn more about curricular practical training (CPT), how to be eligible and apply, and what this means for your F-1 student visa.
During the webinar, you are welcome to submit questions. ISPO staff will be available to answer questions or refer you to the appropriate resource.
PLEASE NOTE: Webinars will be recorded and posted to our website if you are unable to join us online.
We hope to see you there!
Previous Workshop and Webinar Recordings
OPT and Beyond: Navigating the U.S. Immigration System
DATE: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2022, 12:00 - 1:30 PM (PST)
Sponsored by the International Faculty and Scholars Office (IFSO) and international Students and Programs Office (ISPO).
Join student and scholar advisors and David Ware, an immigration attorney with Ware Immigration for information related to OPT, STEM OPT, and changing to H-1B.
Planning Ahead: Maintaining Your Visa Status After Graduation
Download Planning Ahead Worksheet
Maintaining Visa Status After Graduation: Overview of Options
DATE: Tuesday, May 18th, 2021
TIME: 5:30 - 6:30 PM PST
Learn about your options to remain in the U.S. after graduation. It’s important to understand this now as each student’s timeline may be different. Join us for a webinar to understand your grace period, applicable deadlines, options to work, pursue graduate studies, or depart the U.S. Hope to see you there!
Helpful Resources:
- Options After Graduation
- Working in the U.S. After Graduation (OPT)
- Transferring Out to Another U.S. Institution
- Starting a New Program at UC San Diego
Working in the U.S. After Graduation: 12-Month Post-Completion OPT
DATE: Wednesday, May 19th, 2021
TIME: 5:30 - 6:30 PM PST
Are you an F-1 international student graduating from UC San Diego soon and hoping to work in the U.S. afterwards? Come to this session to learn all the ins and outs of Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT)! We will also briefly cover changing to H-1B visa status after OPT, what the Cap-Gap Extension is, as well as the 2-year F-1 STEM OPT Extension. We hope to see you there!
Helpful Resources:
- Options After Graduation
- Working in the U.S. After Graduation (OPT)
- Career Center at UC San Diego
- USCIS Form I-765 Instructions
- Cap Gap Extensions
- STEM OPT Extension
- Changing Status
Pursuing Graduate Studies: Transferring to a Higher Level Graduate Program
DATE: Thursday, May 20th, 2021
TIME: 5:30 - 6:30 PM PST
If you are graduating and going from a Bachelors to a Masters or PhD, or going from a Masters to PhD, come to this session to learn about your options! We will cover whether you are starting a new higher level program at UC San Diego or transferring to another school. Hope to see you there!
Helpful Resources:
Resources for Job Searching: OPT, CPT & Beyond!
Resources for Job Searching: Access the Recording Here
Original Webinar Air Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 3PM PDT
About This Webinar: Learn about all the resources available to you in your job search as an international student. Get advice on important topics like how to answer questions related to work authorization and sponsorship, what types of employers are likely to hire international students, and more!