Employment Workshops
The Bechtel International Center offers a variety of live and recorded workshops designed to answer any employment questions that you may have. Please review these resources and schedule an advising appointment if you have further questions.
Upcoming Workshops
See all upcoming employment workshops organized by the Bechtel International Center. This includes virtual and in-person workshops.
Post-Completion OPT Application Workshop: Part 1 (for Winter 2026 graduates)
Part 1 of this OPT application workshop is for students who are graduating the Winter 2026 quarter with a degree conferral of April 2, 2026. Part 1 focuses on making the endorsement request in Bechtel Connect, the online I-765, and the USCIS application packet.
Date: TBD
Password: 938418
F-1 Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Workshop
Have plans for a summer internship? Want to do an internship or off-campus employment during the fall, winter, or spring? This workshop covers all aspects of CPT and answers student questions.
Location: Bechtel International Center, Assembly Room
Date: TBD
Past Workshops/ Webinar Recordings
See past employment workshops organized by the International Center. Please use these recources to answer any employment-related questions.
Post-Completion OPT Application Workshop: Part 1 (for Fall 2025 graduates)
Part 1 of this OPT application workshop is for students who are graduating the Fall 2025 quarter with a degree conferral of January 8, 2026. Part 1 focuses on making the endorsement request in Bechtel Connect, the online I-765, and the USCIS application packet.
Date: Tuesday September 30, 2025, 4:30 p.m. PST
Post-Completion OPT Application Workshop: Part 1 (for Summer 2025 graduates)
Part 1 of this OPT application workshop is for students who are graduating the Summer 2025 quarter with a degree conferral of September 11, 2025. Part 1 focuses on making the endorsement request in Bechtel Connect, the online I-765, and the USCIS application packet.
Date: Tuesday June 3, 2025, 4 p.m. PST
Maintaining Your Legal Status while on Post-Completion OPT (for Spring 2025 graduates)
This quarterly session covers how to remain compliant with F-1 rules and regulations while on Post-OPT. Topics include using the SEVP Portal to report employment and address changes, travel while on OPT, renewing visa, applying for the STEM Extension, and more. There will also be a Q&A at the end of the session.
Date: Monday May 12, 2025, 4 p.m. PST
STEM Extension OPT Workshop
This STEM Extension OPT application workshop is for students who have graduated and are on Post Completion OPT. This workshop focuses on the steps to apply for the STEM Extension OPT, including what is eligible employment, completing the I-983 and making the endorsement request in Bechtel Connect, as well as the online I-765 and reporting requirements.
Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 4 p.m. PST
F-1 Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Workshop
Have plans for a summer internship? Want to do an internship or off-campus employment during the fall, winter, or spring? This workshop covered all aspects of CPT as well as answered student questions.
Employment Basics for F and J Students
This workshop will provide information on On-campus Employment, Academic Training for J-1 students, and Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT) for F-1 students
Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 4 p.m. PST
SSN/ITIN workshop
This workshop will provide details on how to apply for a social security number (SSN) and individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN)
Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025, 4 p.m. PST
Demystifying Travel for F-1 and J-1 students
Who is excited for spring break and making summer travel plans? This lunch time session will take a comprehensive look at the documents you need for travel and provide some necessary tips to help put your mind at ease before you leave the United States. This session will be recorded and posted to our website.
Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2024, 12 p.m. PST
Visas Beyond Stanford workshops [H-1B, O-1, Permanent Residency, etc.]
These workshops are offered by Bay Area immigration lawyers. They are intended for international students who may be interested in knowing more about employment visas once their stay at Stanford is completed. Bechtel is not liable for the advice and information provided in these workshops.
Date: Thursday, February 15, 2024, 4 p.m. PS
Hot Topics in International F-1/J-1 Student Employment: Tax Withholdings
The session is for all students but with a special emphasis on PhD students with fellowships. A representative from SSC will explain what tax withholdings are, how they impact tax filing, etc.
Location: Bechtel International Center, Assembly Room
Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 4 p.m. PST
J-1 Employment Workshops
Review the following information before attending the workshop: