After Graduation

After Post-Completion OPT is Approved

Optional Practical Training

After Post-Completion AT is Approved

Academic Training

STEM OPT Reporting Requirements

24-Month Optional Practical Training Extension for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Travel Out & Reentry to the United States

Immigration and travel documentation requirements

Know Your U.S. Labor Rights and Protections: U.S. Department of State

H-1B & Post-Graduation Visa Alternatives and Permanent Residency

Each Fall and Spring semester, OGS hosts an immigration attorney from McCandlish Holton, PC to present on H-1B & Post-Graduation Visa Alternatives (PDF)*. In Spring 2024, OGS hosted a session on Permanent Residency. For more information, please inquire with McCandlish Holton, PC regarding a consultation and any fees associated with their services. More information on immigration attorneys is available on the OGS Legal Resources page.

*Note: This resource was updated in November 2024 and its guidance is subject to change. IS Advisor expertise is in F-1 and J-1 regulations. IS Advisors can only provide very limited guidance on transitioning into a new, non-student status. However, we are always happy to help you frame the benefits of your F-1 or J-1 status for a prospective employer.