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UPCOMING WEBINAR – Keeping Your F-1 Status: A Comprehensive Guide to CPT, OPT, and Beyond

Reddy Neumann Brown PC INVITES YOU TO JOIN OUR FREE WEBINAR:

Maintaining F-1 status is essential for international students to legally study and engage in practical training opportunities in the United States. This webinar will outline the key aspects of F-1 status maintenance, including CPT, OPT, STEM OPT extension, and cap-gap extension.

This webinar is designed for F-1 international students and will cover a range of crucial topics, including:

  • The significance of maintaining F-1 status and the full-time enrollment requirements.
  • An overview of Curricular Practical Training (CPT), eligibility criteria, and application procedures.
  • Insights into Optional Practical Training (OPT), differences between pre-completion and post-completion OPT, and employer requirements.
  • Detailed guidance on the STEM OPT extension, including eligibility, employer responsibilities, and the application process.
  • Understanding the H-1B cap-gap extension, eligibility, and how it affects employment and travel.
  • Key considerations for travel and re-entry on F-1 status.

This comprehensive session aims to equip international students with the necessary knowledge to navigate the complexities of their visa status and to maximize their opportunities for practical training in the U.S.

Join us for this informative session and ensure you have the tools you need to maintain your F-1 status successfully.

Date: Thursday, November 16th, 2023 at 1:00PM CST

Speakers:
 

Emily Neumann, Managing Partner

Felipe Jimenez, Associate