{
  "url": "https://www.buffalo.edu/international-student-services/workshops-trips-events/workshops.html",
  "title": "Information Sessions - International Student Services - University at Buffalo",
  "content": "[University at Buffalo (UB)](//www.buffalo.edu/)\nISS offers virtual sessions on international student travel, F-1 work options, & more!\nThis session introduces ISS, how to maintain F-1 immigration status and how to be successful at UB.\nThis session introduces ISS, how to maintain J-1 student status and how to be successful at UB.\nF-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](/international-student-services/immigration-visa/f-1-student/curricular-practical-training--cpt-.html) (CPT) eligibility requirements and the CPT application process.\n| Date | Time (ET) | Location | Register |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| Monday, February 10 | 2:00-2:50 pm | Zoom | Thanks for attending! |\n| Tuesday, March 11 | 1:00-1:50 pm | Zoom |\n|\nAre you an F-1 student who is planning to work off-campus after finishing your degree requirements? [Optional Practical Training](/international-student-services/immigration-visa/f-1-student/optional-practical-training--opt-/post-completion-opt.html) (OPT) authorization is required for F-1 students to work in the U.S. after graduation/completion of their degree program requirements.\nISS now has an OPT workshop series! The videos are required viewing for any student requesting an OPT I-20 however students are welcome to watch the videos at any time.\nF-1 students with STEM degrees in fields listed on the ICE STEM Designated Degree Program List may be eligible for the OPT STEM Extension. Attend this information session to learn about the [24 Month OPT STEM Extension](/international-student-services/immigration-visa/f-1-student/optional-practical-training--opt-/24-month-stem-extension.html).\n| Date | Time (ET) | Location | Register |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| Tuesday, April 15 | 12:00-1:00 pm | Zoom |\n|\nThe OPT Cap Gap Extension automatically extends F-1 students\u2019 immigration status and/or work authorization in order to bridge the gap between the end of their F-1 status and the start of their H-1B status. Attend to learn about the [Cap Gap](/international-student-services/immigration-visa/f-1-student/optional-practical-training--opt-/cap-gap-extension.html) OPT period.\n| Date | Time (ET) | Location | Registration |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| Friday, March 21 | 12:00-1:00 pm | Zoom |\n|\nWhat 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.\n| Date | Time (ET) | Location | Register |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| Tuesday, March 25 | 1:00-2:00 PM | Zoom |\n|",
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      "level": 2,
      "text": "GloBULL Perspectives: Advice for International Students Seeking Employment in the US"
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      "text": "Information Sessions"
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      "text": "On this page:"
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      "level": 2,
      "text": "How to Succeed as an F-1 Student"
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      "level": 2,
      "text": "How to Succeed as a J-1 Student"
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      "level": 2,
      "text": "Curricular Practical Training (CPT)"
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      "text": "Optional Practical Training (OPT)"
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      "text": "OPT STEM Extension"
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      "text": "Cap Gap OPT"
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      "text": "Post-OPT Employment: H-1B and Other Visa Options"
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      "text": "New Students"
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      "text": "Activities"
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      "level": 2,
      "text": "Immigration & Visa"
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      "level": 2,
      "text": "Social Security Card & Income Tax"
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    {
      "level": 2,
      "text": "Life in Buffalo"
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    {
      "level": 2,
      "text": "About Us"
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    {
      "level": 1,
      "text": "Your Privacy is Important To Us."
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      "text": "3/31/25Your I-20 & Next Steps",
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      "text": "4/18/25Visa Information",
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      "text": "Optional Practical Training",
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      "text": "Watch the OPT workshop videos",
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      "text": "24 Month OPT STEM Extension",
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      "text": "Watch a recorded OPT Extension session",
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      "text": "Watch a recorded Post-OPT Employment Session*",
      "url": "https://ub.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=4e06cc7b-673c-4f37-a130-b22d0169d0a3"
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      "text": "3/31/25Your I-20 & Next Steps",
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    {
      "text": "4/18/25Visa Information",
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      "text": "2/10/25Information Sessions",
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      "text": "2/10/25E-form Processing Times",
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      "text": "2/10/25Financial Documentation",
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