Workshops
The OISS conducts the following workshops for students:
Travel
F-1 Off-Campus Employment Options
F-1 Post-Completion Optional Practical Training
Online Workshops - NEW
The OISS has developed two online workshops which students can choose to view instead of attending the in-person workshops. If you choose the online travel workshop, make sure to come to the OISS to get a travel signature from an OISS advisor before departing the U.S. Finally, make sure to complete the form at the end of each workshop so the OISS can mark your attendance.
Travel
F-1 Post-Completion Optional Practical Training*
*Click HERE for supplemental OPT information
Special Workshops
Check-in Workshop for New and Transfer Students
Immigration Attorney Seminar
Tax Filing Workshop
All workshops are held in the OISS Conference Room at 561 LaGuardia Place unless otherwise noted. If you plan to attend a workshop, please arrive prior to the beginning time as late arrivals will not be admitted into the workshop once the workshop has begun.
Travel Workshop
Mandatory (either online or at the OISS) for all F-1 and J-1 students receiving their first NYU travel signature. Students who have already attended a travel workshop may get an updated signature from an OISS advisor during walk-in hours. This workshop is designed to inform international students of the requirements for traveling outside of and returning to the U.S. in valid F-1 or J-1 student status. Other topics discussed include: travel to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean and renewal of F-1 and J-1 visas. OISS travel certification is given at the end of the workshop; accordingly you must bring your passport, I-94 card, and I-20 or DS-2019 form to receive travel certification. J-1 students who received their DS-2019 from a sponsoring organization such as Fulbright must obtain their travel signature from their sponsor.
| Tuesday |
April 15 |
3:30pm |
| Wednesday |
April 30 |
2:00pm |
F-1 Off-Campus Employment Options
Work BEFORE completion of program
This workshop covers off-campus employment options for continuing, full-time students in valid F-1 status. Topics covered include eligibility criteria and application procedures for F-1 off-campus employment, including pre-completion optional practical training, curricular practical training, and economic need employment.
| Tuesday |
April 22 |
4:00pm |
| Wednesday |
May 7 |
12:00pm |
| Friday |
May 23 |
10:00am |
F-1 Post-Completion Optional Practical Training Workshop
Work AFTER completion of program
F-1 students who have or are nearing completion of degree requirements may be eligible for post-completion optional practical training, which allows up to 12 months of employment authorization. All F-1 students should attend (or view the online workshop) in their final semester of study. You will learn about eligibility criteria, application procedure, the Department of Homeland Security's strict deadlines, and travel after completion of studies.
| Monday |
March 24 |
4:00pm |
| Wednesday |
April 2 |
2:00pm |
| Friday |
April 18 |
10:00am |
Immigration Attorney Seminar
Wednesday, March 26, 5:00 p.m. - CLOSED
Wednesday, April
2, 6:00 p.m. - Sign up online
If you are interested in learning about visa options like the H-1B work visa, Permanent Residency, the O-1, the E-3 for Australians or the TN for Canadians and Mexicans, then attend this seminar led by an immigration attorney. The workshop is held approximately twice at the OISS each semester.
Tax Workshops
Led by H&R Block:
Wednesday, March 12, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Sign up in advance online
Tuesday, March 25, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - CLOSED
Led by Internal Revenue Service Representatives:
Friday, March 28, 10:00 a.m. (HELD IN KIMMEL CENTER) - Sign up online
Monday, April 7, 10:00 a.m. - Sign up online
Every spring, the OISS sponsors tax workshops for "non-residents" given by qualified tax professionals. These are not general information workshops, so make sure to read over all the tax information beforehand.
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