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F-1 International Students: What Are My Options After Graduation?

  • Monday, June 22, 2026
  • 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

       
  • Online
    This event will take place online/virtually. Please review the event description for more details.

F-1 international students, if you are approaching your I-20 program end date and/or will be completing your degree program this semester, you will need to decide what is next for you and take action to maintain your F-1 visa status.

Join us to learn about your options, including:

  • Optional Practical Training (OPT)
  • Transferring to another college/university
  • Changing your education level
  • Requesting an extension of your I-20 and
  • Departing the United States after graduation

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