International Student and Scholar Services

Downloadable Workshops

Spring 2008 Workshop Schedule

ISSS sponsors a series of workshops on a variety of topics throughout the year which are designed specifically to inform international students and scholars of matters related to their immigration status, as well as other topics and issues of importance.

All workshops and are designed to help students and scholars in meeting their academic, administrative and personal needs throughout their stay at Florida Tech. Topics include immigration rules and regulations, on-campus and off-campus employment, working in the United States, and filing income tax returns.

ISSS 101—Immigration Rules and Regulations (Orientation Session) (PDF)
Covers regulations and procedures for complying with INS's Student/Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS.) For F1, F-2 and J-1 visa holders. This workshop is particularly pertinent to new students and scholars on campus and is a required part of orientation.

Post-Graduate Employment-Optional Practical Training (PDF)
Covers practical training following completion of study.

Off-Campus Employment (CPT and ECO) (PDF)
Covers off-campus work prior to completion of study, including curricular practical training and work authorization based on severe economic hardship.

Expectations in a U.S. Classroom (PDF)
Provides an overview of academic expectations and offers guidelines for a healthy academic experience.

Working in the United States (PDF)
Covers options on how to work in the U.S., including the H-1B visa.

Departmental Workshop on H-1B and J-1 visas (PDF)
Outlines the requirements and restriction of each visa type, as well as application process for university departments to bring in scholars or faculty.

CINTAX Overview
Pertinent to H, F & J visa holders, this session provides an overview of the requirements and procedures for filing a non-resident U.S. Income Tax return utilizing CINTAX Complete International Tax Preparation Software. 

Check your Florida Tech e-mail account for regular updates on workshop presentations.