OIS has created a number of online presentations, tutorials, and videos to help you learn more about your immigration status, working with OIS, the University of Pittsburgh, and the city of Pittsburgh. This list will be growing every year, as we work to find the best topics to share with you. In addition to the presentations below, you can find more information and subscribe to the OIS YouTube channel here. Please feel free to enjoy the presentations below!
OIS Website and My OIS: Online Service Center
- How to Use the OIS Website
- How to Log-in to My OIS
- My OIS Tour for the Pitt International Community
- Tour of My OIS for Department Administrators
- How to Use Your Pre-Arrival Checklist for Incoming Students, also available on Youku
Most Recent Student Welcome Session
Basic Immigration Information
- Get to Know Your Immigration Documents
- H-1B Orientation
- Immigration Regulations for F-1 and J-1 Students
- Immigration Regulations for J-1 Scholars and Interns
- Employment Options for International Students
Optional Practical Training (OPT) Tutorials
- OPT: Basic Information and Application Process
- OPT: Maintain Status
- OPT: After OPT
- OPT: STEM Extension
Experience America Presentations
- Introduction to Pittsburgh and US Classroom Culture
- Mister Rogers and Arts & Culture in Pittsburgh
- Immigrants in Pittsburgh/USA + Safety
University of Pittsburgh
- This is Pitt!, also available on Youku
- Student Arrival, also available on Youku
- Student Code of Conduct, also available on Youku
- Title IX Information and Resources, also available on Youku
City of Pittsburgh
- Arriving at the Pittsburgh Airport, also available on Youku
- Welcome to Downtown Pittsburgh, created with drones by Angelo Re