The IESC offers various events and webinars for international students every semester. The events include Concurrent Enrollment and Travel Signature events. In addition, webinars hosted will assist you with any questions you may have regarding CPT, OPT, or immigration guidance. Please check out our upcoming events and webinars down below.
Events
| Travel Signature Event | |
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The travel signature event is designed to obtain a travel signature on the day of the event. The request must be submitted to iescrequest@csun.edu prior but no later than the day of the event. |
Monday, November 13, 2023 from 9:30am - 11:30am (PST) Tuesday, November 28, 2023 from 9am to 11am (PST) Tuesday, December 5, 2023 from 2pm to 4pm (PST) |
Webinars
| Beyond Graduation Webinar - Fall 2023 | |
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Are you graduating this Fall 2022? IESC advisors help you plan ahead and prepare for Beyond Graduation. In this session, you will learn about your immigration options after you complete your studies at CSUN, learn about ways to stay connected with CSUN Alumni professionals in the U.S. and around the world, and much more. Approximately: 1.5 hours |
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| Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Webinars | |
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The CPT is an authorization to engage in required paid internship, cooperative education, or practicum related to your F-1 student's field of study. The CPT webinar is designed to give you an overview of the CPT application process and to answer any questions regarding CPT. Approximately: 1 hour via Zoom |
Friday, August 11, 2023 at 10am (PST) Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 10am (PST) Friday, September 1, 2023 at 11am (PST) Friday, October 20, 2023 at 1:30pm (PST) Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 11am (PST) Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 2pm (PST) |
| Employment Authorization Options for International Students: What You Need to Know Webinars | |
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The webinar will provide you an overview of the different employment and practical training options available for international students and answer any questions regarding employment options. Approximately: 1 hour via Zoom |
Wednesday, August, 30, 2023 at 3pm (PST) Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 10am (PST) |
| Extension of Stay Advisement Webinars | |
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The webinar will provide an overview of extension of stay process to help those student that need to extend their I-20 program end date. If you do not need to extend your I-20 because you will be graduating, then we will provide a general overview of your options after graduation. Approximately 1 hour via Zoom. |
Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 11am (PST) Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 10am (PST) |
| Resume Strategies Workshop with the CSUN Career Center | |
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The IESC partners with the CSUN Career Center to introduce students with strategies and tips on how to prepare a resume. Approximately: 1 hour via Zoom |
Friday, September 15, 2023 at 11am (PST) |
| Travel and Visa Advisory | |
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| Description | Dates |
The webinar will provide students with updates on travel restrictions and F-1 visa advisory. Approximately: 1 hour via Zoom |
Friday, October 13, 2023 at 10:30am (PST) |
| Q&A Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (POST-OPT) Webinars | |
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In your last semester of your academic program, F-1 students may apply for POST-OPT. It provides an opportunity for you to apply theoretical knowledge gained from your academic program to a practical employment experience after graduation. The webinar is designed to give students an overview of the POST-OPT application process and to answer any questions regarding POST-OPT. Approximately: 1 hour via Zoom |
Monday, August 21, 2023 at 11am (PST) Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 2pm (PST) Friday, September 8, 2023 at 11am (PST) Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 2pm (PST) Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 3pm (PST) Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 2pm (PST) Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 10am (PST) Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 10am (PST) Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 10am (PST) Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 1:30pm (PST) Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 2pm (PST) Friday, December 1, 2023 at 10am (PST) Monday, December 11, 2023 at 10am (PST) Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 2pm (PST) |
| Post-Arrival Session for New International Students Webinar | |
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| Description | Dates |
The webinar will provide new international students with an overview of the different on-campus departments and resources available. We hope students will feel empowered to navigate and utilize all of the on-campus resources. Approximately 1 hour via Zoom. |
Thursday, September 11, 2023 at 10am (PST) |
