Office of Immigration Services F-1 Employment Workshops

The OIS offers employment-related workshops and informational sessions for F-1 students with questions about Optional Practical Training (OPT), Curricular Practical Training (CPT), and more.  See below for a list of upcoming sessions, dates, and times.  Stop by for a session, and bring your questions.

Navigating Summer Internships

Join the OIS and Houston Program for a session about summer experience and work authorization options for first- and second-year international students. 

• Monday, February 19, 2024
• 5pm, Friedmann Room
• Register here.

This session is hosted by the Office of Immigration Services, and the Charles Hamilton Houston Internship Program.

Upcoming Optional Practical Training (OPT) Info Sessions

Join an OPT Info Session to learn more about Optional Practical Training, how and when to apply for it, and how to maintain your F-1 status while in OPT.

• Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 11am (Friedmann Room, Keefe Campus Center)
• Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 5pm (Friedmann Room, Keefe Campus Center)
• Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 3pm (Friedmann Room, Keefe Campus Center)

Upcoming Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Info Sessions

Join a CPT Info Session to learn more about Curricular Practical Training, who is eligible, and how and when to apply for it.

• Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 11am (Friedmann Room, Keefe Campus Center)
• Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 5pm (Friedmann Room, Keefe Campus Center)
• Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 3pm (Friedmann Room, Keefe Campus Center)