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March 5, 2024, Filed Under: Career/Volunteer Opportunities, General

Summer Internship Authorization for F-1 and J-1 Students 

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Are you planning to participate in an internship this summer? Keep in mind that all F-1 and J-1 students must obtain proper work authorization before starting any type of off-campus internship or employment. This is an important part of properly maintaining your immigration status.  Read on to learn about F-1… read more 

January 31, 2024, Filed Under: Career/Volunteer Opportunities, General

Time to Apply for OPT Temporary Work Authorization

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Are you an F-1 student graduating in Spring 2024? If so, now is the time to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT). International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is here to guide you through this important process.   What is OPT?  Optional Practical Training is an employment benefit for students… read more 

September 7, 2023, Filed Under: Career/Volunteer Opportunities, General

Graduating in the Fall? Apply Now for OPT Temporary Work Authorization

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Are you an F-1 student graduating in Fall 2023? If so, now is the time to apply for Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is here to help you through this important process. What is OPT? OPT is an employment benefit for students with F-1… read more 

March 20, 2023, Filed Under: Career/Volunteer Opportunities, General

Summer Internship Opportunities for F-1 Students

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Are you an F-1 student planning to do an internship this summer? Read on to learn about Curricular Practical Training (CPT) authorization for paid and unpaid internships. CPT for Summer Internships: What is CPT? CPT is a benefit of F-1 immigration status that allows students to gain practical, hands-on experience… read more 

February 7, 2023, Filed Under: Career/Volunteer Opportunities, Immigration Updates

Apply for Post-Completion OPT

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Are you graduating in Spring 2023? If so, now is the time to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT). Granted by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), OPT is an employment benefit for students with F-1 status to gain practical experience in their major field of study. To successfully… read more 

September 12, 2022, Filed Under: Career/Volunteer Opportunities

Apply for Post-Completion OPT!

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Are you graduating in Fall 2022? If so, now is the time to apply for Optional Practical Training! Optional Practical Training (OPT) is an employment benefit for students with F-1 status. OPT authorizes students to work in the United States for up to 12 months after graduation to gain practical… read more 

April 1, 2022, Filed Under: Career/Volunteer Opportunities, Programs & Events

Apply to be an International Orientation Volunteer!

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Did you attend International Student Orientation when you first arrived at UT? You now have a chance to be one of the friendly student faces welcoming new international students to campus. International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is currently accepting applications for the International Orientation Volunteer (IOV) program, recruiting  graduate… read more 

March 23, 2022, Filed Under: Career/Volunteer Opportunities, General

What is Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and How to Apply for It

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What is Curricular Practical Training (CPT)? Curricular Practical Training (CPT) offers on-the-job experience for F-1 students that is curricular in nature—that is, tied to a student’s program of study. This difference makes CPT a unique pillar of the F-1 student visa program. It blends strictly academic, or classroom-based, learning with… read more 

February 16, 2022, Filed Under: Career/Volunteer Opportunities, General

Apply for Post-Completion OPT

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Are you graduating in Spring 2022? If so, now is the time to apply for Optional Practical Training! Optional Practical Training (OPT) is an employment benefit for students with F-1 status to gain practical experience in their major field of study.   Timeline to Apply for OPT Apply early! United… read more 

January 11, 2022, Filed Under: Career/Volunteer Opportunities, General

UT Opportunities For International Students

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On Wednesday, Feb. 9, the Spring Student Organization Fair will fill Speedway Plaza, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Longhorns boast involvement in more than 1,000 student organizations at UT Austin, so this event is a great chance to explore the wide variety of opportunities. Whether playing sports, dancing, backpacking in Texas nature,… read more 

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