The ISSS Advising Team will be hosting FREE information on post graduation/completion employment options, work visa types, and permanent residency for UT Austin’s international student and scholar population. The sessions will be held in Peter O’Donnell Jr. Building (POB) on the corner of 24th St. and Speedway. 6:00 PM:… read more
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Spring 2015 Graduates, It’s Time to Apply for Post-Completion OPT!
Are you an F-1 student graduating in May 2015? If you are interested in gaining work experience after completing your degree, now is the ideal time to start the application process for Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). OPT is a type of work authorization allowing eligible F-1 students to work… read more
Is it too early to apply for Post-Completion OPT if I am graduating in Fall 2014?
So you might be wondering when is the appropriate time to apply for Post-Completion OPT if you will graduate in Fall 2014 or defend your dissertation within the next 120 days. The answer to your question is now! For some students who already have a full-time job offer to begin… read more