Upcoming Events

EB-1b Permanent Residency Information Session

This session is a prerequisite to apply for employment-based permanent residency in the EB-1b Outstanding Professor or Research category with the University of Pittsburgh. Presenters will cover the main criteria for qualifying under this category and how to document your qualifications.

Topics covered will be:

• University and regulatory requirements for permanent residency sponsorship
• Qualifying as an Outstanding Professor or Researcher
• Evidentiary standards for the EB-1b
• Next steps to pursue the EB-1b at Pitt
• Minimal information will be provided on other employment-based green card options

This session is open to current University of Pittsburgh employees only.

OPT Information Session

The OPT Information session covers the following topics:

• About OPT
• How to apply for OPT
• How to maintain status while on OPT
• Additional information about STEM OPT

NOTE: This session does not replace or fulfill the requirement for students to watch the OPT tutuorial in My OIS before requesting an OPT I-20.

Scholar Orientation

Attendance at orientation is required for all new J-1 scholars and interns. Scholars and interns will learn basic immigration regulations relevant to their status, and general information for adjustment to Pittsburgh and the surrounding community, and will also receive informational packets for future reference during their stay. Please bring passport, visa, I-94 and DS-2019 with you to the orientation.

Scholar Orientation

Attendance at orientation is required for all new J-1 scholars and interns. Scholars and interns will learn basic immigration regulations relevant to their status, and general information for adjustment to Pittsburgh and the surrounding community, and will also receive informational packets for future reference during their stay. Please bring passport, visa, I-94 and DS-2019 with you to the orientation.

Scholar Orientation

Attendance at orientation is required for all new J-1 scholars and interns. Scholars and interns will learn basic immigration regulations relevant to their status, and general information for adjustment to Pittsburgh and the surrounding community, and will also receive informational packets for future reference during their stay. Please bring passport, visa, I-94 and DS-2019 with you to the orientation.

Scholar Orientation

Attendance at orientation is required for all new J-1 scholars and interns. Scholars and interns will learn basic immigration regulations relevant to their status, and general information for adjustment to Pittsburgh and the surrounding community, and will also receive informational packets for future reference during their stay. Please bring passport, visa, I-94 and DS-2019 with you to the orientation.

OIS Symposium

The Symposium is open to all department administrators, faculty, and staff who work with OIS.  This year’s Symposium will cover topics including:  current U.S. immigration climate, international student on-campus employment, export controls, visitor agreements, J-1 scholar resources, Chinese student resources, and more.

EB-1b Permanent Residency Information Session

This session is a prerequisite to apply for employment-based permanent residency in the EB-1b Outstanding Professor or Research category with the University of Pittsburgh. Presenters will cover the main criteria for qualifying under this category and how to document your qualifications.

Topics covered will be:

• University and regulatory requirements for permanent residency sponsorship
• Qualifying as an Outstanding Professor or Researcher
• Evidentiary standards for the EB-1b
• Next steps to pursue the EB-1b at Pitt
• Minimal information will be provided on other employment-based green card options

This session is open to current University of Pittsburgh employees only.

OPT Information Session

The OPT Information session covers the following topics:

• About OPT
• How to apply for OPT
• How to maintain status while on OPT
• Additional information about STEM OPT

NOTE: This session does not replace or fulfill the requirement for students to watch the OPT tutuorial in My OIS before requesting an OPT I-20.

Scholar Orientation

Attendance at orientation is required for all new J-1 scholars and interns. Scholars and interns will learn basic immigration regulations relevant to their status, and general information for adjustment to Pittsburgh and the surrounding community, and will also receive informational packets for future reference during their stay. Please bring passport, visa, I-94 and DS-2019 with you to the orientation.