What Comes After OPT – Potential Visa and Green Card Options
Wednesday, March 20, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Monique van Stiphout from Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
Link: To be added soon
This webinar is hosted by the Office of International Programs and Services and Monique van Stiphout, an experienced immigration attorney from Fragomen.
During this presentation, attorneys from the immigration law firm Fragomen will discuss the nonimmigrant and green card options potentially available to students following graduation and completion of OPT. Topics that will be addressed will include the H1B registration/lottery, alternatives to the H1B, and green card considerations.
Immigration 101: Life After F-1
Wednesday, April 17, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Debra Dowd from Dowd & Company PC
Link: To be added soon.
This webinar is hosted by the Office of International Programs and Services and Debra J.C. Dowd, an experienced immigration attorney from Dowd & Company PC.
Debra will offer a comprehensive presentation on post-graduation immigration issues including OPT, H-1B, other employment-based visas, and the green card process. Debra and the Office of International Programs and Services F-1 Team will be ready to answer your questions related to the presentation during the webinar's Q & A portion.
OIPS Office Closure Dates
The Office of International Programs and Services (OIPS) is OPEN throughout the SUMMER BREAK.
Please check when OIPS will be closed: GMU Holiday Schedule
Mark Rhodes/Immigration Workshop
Mason International Calendar
The Mason International calendar lists social and cultural events across campus. Most events are open to all Mason community members; check event details for RSVP and registration requirements, links to additional additional, and more.
To link directly to this event calendar in the future, you can use the following link: http://tiny.CC/oips-calendar
International Student Advising Calendar
The International Student Advising calendar is designed for F-1 and J-1 students. The calendar lists walk-in hours, travel signature days, CPT and OPT deadlines and employment workshops.