Carnegie Mellon University
January 23, 2020

Spring 2020 Employment Authorization Session for International Students

Dear International Students,
 
We invite you to attend the Employment Authorization Session for International Students:
 
Date: February 12th, 2020 
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Place: Rangos 3, Cohon University Center

*This is NOT an OPT session. Attending this session WILL NOT fulfill the requirement to attend a mandatory OPT session.** 

Are you an international student in the US? Attend this presentation to learn the basics of employment authorization. Employment Authorization: what is it and when do you need it?

Objectives:

  • J-1 students: learn what is needed to work on campus and off campus during your time here.
  • F-1 students: learn what is needed to work on campus and off campus during your time here. Learn the basics of OPT, STEM OPT Extension, and Cap-Gap Extension.
  • Identify the difference between employment and volunteering
  • Learn what Immigration says about employment authorization and learn what Career Services says about professional employment expectations.

This presentation is co-presented by the Office of International Education (OIE) and the Career & Professional Development Center (CPDC).

We hope to see you at the session!