Immigration Workshops
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Workshops
Once your off-campus employment eligibility is saved on your student record, you will have access to the CPT Eligibility Checklist through ISS Connect. The checklist includes the mandatory ISS-Coop online CPT workshop, CPT acknowledgement form, and CPT Guidance. Visit our CPT page for more information.
Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshops
To apply for OPT, you will log in ISS Connect to create an OPT Request and complete ALL the requirements on the OPT page. Requirements include the mandatory online OPT Workshop and the OPT Workshop Quiz. Visit our OPT page for more information.
OPT Workshops via Zoom (optional)
- Tuesday, October 6 from 3:25 p.m. - 4:25 p.m. via Zoom
- Tuesday, November 10 from 3:25 p.m. - 4:25 p.m. via Zoom
Zoom meeting ID and passcode will be sent via email. BEFORE you attend the OPT Workshop via Zoom, we recommend you do the following:
- Review Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (PDF), which includes the key points as it applies to last semester students amid the Coronavirus outbreak
- Review OPT Filing Procedure (PDF) for detailed instructions on how to apply for OPT
- Visit the ISS Website F-1 OPT page
Life After OPT Workshop
Date To Be Announced. Held during the spring semester.
Tax Workshop
Date To Be Announced. Held during the spring semester.
SPRINTAX is a tax filing service designed for international students and scholars. A SPRINTAX representative will explain how to file your annual tax return through this system.
