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Seminars & Workshops

The International Students & Scholars Office will be offering workshops and seminars on a variety of subjects related to the international student and/or scholar. 

GLACIER Tax Prep - software for the international student and scholar who are considered 'non-residents' for tax purposes will be able to use to file their federal tax return. 

You must sign up to attend - this is due to limited space. You can sign up at the front desk of Career & International Services or email me -

WHEN:  Wednesday, February 29, 2012 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
               Wednesday, March 28, 2012 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: New Snell 241
HOW: Please sign up to save a seat! Please be sure to indicate which date!)

During this workshop we will briefly review the US Tax System - this will be a short presentation. Then you will have the remainder of time to use Glacier Tax Prep to complete your US Federal Tax return. Please bring ALL materials with you to be able to compmlete your return during this time. 

REMINDER - you need the following items BEFORE you log into GLACIER Tax Prep:

  • Passport
  • Form I-20/DS-2019 
  • Social Security Number or Tax Identification Number (only if you have been assigned one - otherwise paperwork will be completed to apply for an ITIN)
  • Forms W-2, 1042-S and/or 1099 (IF you received any)

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Post-Completion Optional Practical Training Workshop-  

WHEN:

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012 - 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 5, 2012 - 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012 - 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (NEW)

WHERE:
Career & International Services Conference Room - 2307


HOW:
Please sign up by going to the Front Desk in Career & International Services OR email me. (Note - I must have at least two persons to run the session)

Topics to Cover:

  • What is OPT?

  • Unemployment on OPT

  • STEM extension

  • Cap-Gap Provision

  • How/when to apply

  • Travel while on OPT

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Seminar Presentation (2010 presentation)
On Tuesday, October 19, 2010 Art Serratelli,Esq. gave a presentation titled "Planning Several Steps Ahead! (Immigration Status After OPT)". This presentationcovered immigration status after Optional Practical Training - Pathways to Permanent Residency - and - Job Interview Techniques. See www.facebook.com/immigration.art for more information.



2012 OPT Information Session