Immigration Workshops, Webinars & Training

Stay Informed with ISSS Programs: Stay informed and empowered with the latest immigration updates, policies, and best practices through ISSS’s comprehensive workshops, webinars, and training sessions.

Tailored Sessions for the Penn Community: With different sessions designed for international students, scholars, faculty, and staff at the University of Pennsylvania, our programs provide essential guidance on visa regulations, work authorization, travel requirements, and more.

Expert Guidance for Immigration Success: Whether you’re navigating your immigration journey or supporting international members of the Penn community, our expert-led sessions ensure you have the knowledge and resources needed to succeed.

Stay Updated with Upcoming Events: Monitor the events calendar below for upcoming events and enhance your understanding of the U.S. immigration landscape today!

On-Campus Employment and Social Security Number

This webinar will provide an overview of the requirements for on-campus employment at Penn and the process for obtaining a SSN.

ISSS For Students – Optional Practical Training (OPT) for F-1 Students

This webinar will introduce you to the basics of OPT, including application timelines, eligibility, types of employment on OPT, and more.

ISSS For Admins – Overview of J-1 Exchange Visitor

This webinar is designed to provide an overview of different J-1 Exchange Visitor categories.

ISSS For Students – Optional Practical Training (OPT) + Q&A

This webinar will introduce you to the basics of OPT, including application timelines, eligibility, types of employment on OPT, and more.

ISSS For Students – Optional Practical Training (OPT) + Q&A

This webinar will introduce you to the basics of OPT, including application timelines, eligibility, types of employment on OPT, and more.

ISSS For Students – Optional Practical Training (OPT) + Q&A

This webinar will introduce you to the basics of OPT, including application timelines, eligibility, types of employment on OPT, and more.

ISSS For Students – F-1 Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is intended to provide work experience in the U.S. where the work is an integral part of your academic program, prior to completion of that program….