ISO Virtual Forum: F-1 OPT/STEM OPT Extension – recording available

ISO Virtual Forum: F-1 OPT/STEM OPT Extension – recording available

On Thursday, April 30, the ISO, in collaboration with the MIT Career Advising and Professional Development (CAPD) Office hosted a Virtual Forum on issues related to F-1 Optional Practical Training and F-1 Optional Practical Training Extensions.

Special thanks to guest speaker Tianna Ransom, Career Development Specialist in CAPD, and to Dana Riechman, International Student Programming Administrator/Advisor in the ISO, for coordinating the Forum.

A recording of the Forum, which includes the presentation slidedeck, is now available here. Presentation slidedeck only is available here.

ISO recommends that students consult with the following resources regarding International Student employment authorization:

• F-1 and J-1 Employment Information
• F-1 Practical Training
• ISO F-1 (OPT-CPT) Employment Information Session (session now provided via online slides)
• J-1 Academic Training

If you have any questions regarding employment after reviewing the above information, please feel free to contact your ISO Advisor.