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.
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.
Location: Bechtel International Center, Assembly Room, and virtually at the link below
Date: Wednesday February 12, 2025, 4 p.m. PST
Post-Completion OPT Application Workshop: Part 2 (for Spring 2025 graduates)
Part 2 is for students who have completed the application packet and will focus on reviewing your application as well answering application questions in a group format. Part 2 will not be recorded.
Date: Monday March 17, 2025, 4 p.m. PST
Passcode: 220537
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 Winter 2025 graduates)
Part 1 of this OPT application workshop is for students who are graduating the Winter 2025 quarter with a degree conferral of April 3, 2025. Part 1 focuses on making the endorsement request in Bechtel Connect, the online I-765, and the USCIS application packet.
Date: Tuesday December 17, 2024, 4 p.m. PST
Post-Completion OPT Application Workshop: Part 1 (for Fall 2024 graduates)
Part 1 of this OPT application workshop is for students who are graduating the Fall 2024 quarter with a degree conferral of January 9, 2025. Part 1 focuses on making the endorsement request in Bechtel Connect, the online I-765, and the USCIS application packet.
Date: Tuesday October 1, 2024, 4 p.m. PST
Maintaining Your Legal Status while on Post-Completion OPT (for Fall 2024 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: Tuesday December 10, 2024, 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.
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
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, February 8, 2024, 4 p.m. PST
J-1 Employment Workshops
Review the following information before attending the workshop:
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: Tuesday, October 23, 2024, 4 p.m. PST
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 22, 2024, 4 p.m. PST