September 20, 2016

Webinar Recording: International Student Employment and Degree Level Changes

If your program enrolls F-1 international students, but you were unable to attend the International Student Services’ webinar on August 31st, you can now access the video on the GPA/GPC Resources page.

Topics covered:

• The Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT) programs (quick intro for new staffers)
• Recent government changes to the OPT employment program
• How  CPT and OPT eligibility can be adversely affected by UW’s internal change of degree level processes
• How international student enrollment and registration decisions may be affected by government benefit eligibility considerations