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Optional Practical Training Workshops

Learn about the process to apply for Optional Practical Training, as well as employment considerations and reporting requirements. Attendance at an OPT Workshop is mandatory for all students applying to OPT.

Please note that you are required to attend an OPT workshop during your last semester in order to be eligible to apply for OPT. You may attend a workshop earlier than this time, but only attendance at a workshop in your last semester will count for this requirement. Your request to apply for OPT will NOT be approved until after you have attended a workshop.

Registering for OPT Workshops

All workshops begin at 5:00pm and last until 6:00pm. You must arrive by 5:00pm. If you are late, you will NOT be allowed to enter the workshop and will have to attend a different one.

You should also go to the OPT Policies and Procedures Page and review the policy and procedure before attending the workshop.

OPT Workshops for the Spring 2023 semester are on the following dates: 

  • Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 5:00 pm in Cashion C102

  • Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 5:00 pm in Cashion C102

  • Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 5:00 pm in Cashion C102

  • Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 5:00 pm in Cashion C102

  • Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 5:00 pm in Cashion C102

  • Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 5:00 pm in Cashion C102

Sign-ups for OPT workshops will be located in your Global Bears account. Contact your DSO for more information.

*Additional OPT Workshops will be scheduled as needed. Please monitor your Baylor email for updates from ISSS about dates and times.*

Curricular Practical Training Workshops

Learn about the process to apply for Curricular Practical Training, as well as employment considerations and reporting requirements. The purpose of Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is for international students to engage in temporary employment to gain practical experience directly related to their field of study.

Registering for CPT Workshop

All workshops begin at 5:00pm and last until 6:00pm. You must arrive by 5:00pm.

You should also go to the Internships/Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Page and review the policy and procedure before attending the workshop.

CPT Workshops for the Spring2023 semester are on the following dates: 

  • Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 5:00 pm in Cashion C102

  • Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 5:00 pm in Cashion C102

  • Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 5:00 pm in Cashion C102

Sign-ups for CPT workshops will be located in your Global Bears account. Contact your DSO for more information.

*Additional CPT Workshops will be scheduled as needed. Please monitor your Baylor email for updates from ISSS about dates and times.*

H-1B Workshop

Come learn about the H-1B application process from an employee perspective including eligibility requirements, eligible occupations and timing concerns. Permanent Residency will also be discussed. David Swaim, a local immigration attorney, will be hosting a seminar about H1-B and finding jobs in the US.

The webinar is on Thursday, October 20th at 5:30pm on Zoom. Click here to register for this workshop.

Tax Workshops

Need help filing your taxes? Come to our Tax Workshop to learn more about important updates on changes in tax law, as well as how to use Sprintax, our office's free software for filing taxes as an F-1 or J-1 international student or scholar.

Upcoming Sprintax Tax Webinars for the Spring 2023 semester:

  • Thursday February 9th @ 12pm CST – Register here
  • Tuesday February 21st @ 11am CST – Register here
  • Thursday March 2nd @ 3pm CST – Register here
  • Wednesday March 22nd @ 1pm CST – Register here
  • Wednesday March 29th @ 12pm CST – Register here
  • Thursday April 6th @ 2pm CST – Register here
  • Wednesday April 12th @ 11am CST – Register here
  • Friday April 14th @ 1pm CST – Register here

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