Dear international students,

 

If you are graduating this semester and would like to work or train in the U.S. after graduation, now is the time to start preparing your application for post-completion work/training authorization. 

 

If you are not graduating but would like to do a summer internship in the U.S., you should also be planning for your work or training authorization now too. Even unpaid internships require practical training authorization.

 

F-1 Students: The first step to apply for authorization is to attend a required ISSS workshop on OPT or CPT. We offer the following workshops:

• Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop: For students who want to stay and work in the U.S. after graduation. List of workshops.  
• CPT/Pre-Completion OPT Workshop: For students who want to do an internship in the U.S. before graduation, or who have off-campus training or practicum as part of your academic program. List of workshops.
• Workshops are offered this term either online or in-person. The event calendar post lists either the online or in-person location. In-person workshops are available at Storrs, Hartford, Law and Stamford locations, so also note the campus. Pre-registration is required for in-person workshops.
• OPT authorization can take 3-4 months to process from start to finish, so it is important to attend a workshop early in the semester if you want to work directly after graduation. Workshops will be offered virtually and in-person this semester.  

 

J-1 Students: J-1 exchange visitors in the student categories (Non-degree, Masters, Doctoral student) are eligible to apply for Academic Training to get internship or work training in your field of study, before and after graduation. If you are interested in this benefit read more here, and make an appointment with your ISSS advisor if you have questions or want to discuss your plans. 

UConn Center for Career Development: Check out resources for international students through UConn’s Center for Career Development, and take advantage of their great services to help you navigate the internship and job search process.

 

Best wishes,

 

Rae Alexander

Director, International Student & Scholar Services

UConn Global Affairs
International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS)
337 Mansfield Rd., U-1083
STORRS, CT 06269-1083
PHONE: 860.486.3855  |  FAX: 860.486.5800

 

Location: Arjona Building, Room 109

https://isss.uconn.edu

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